The Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths arrested a 40-year-old man and recovered ready-made garments worth Rs. 7.7 lakh which he is selling it with the logo of international brands.
The accused, identified as B.S. Mallikarjunaiaih, a tailor by profession and native of Tumakuru would purchase local ready-made shirts and trousers and label them with international brands including US Polo, Tommy Hilfiger and Hollister to sell them to ready-made garments shops across Bengaluru for a throwaway price.
Based on a tip-off, a team of Police raided the house and recovered apparels and stickers, label and buttons of reputed brands worth Rs. 7.7 lakh.
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The accused has been booked under Copyright Act and remanded to judicial custody.
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