PATHUM THANI, Thailand – Police have seized 16,245 counterfeit memory cards after complaints that fake products sold online caused severe damage to customers’ data and computer systems, with the Economic Crime Suppression Division searching an unnumbered warehouse in Khlong Song, Khlong Luang district.

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The raid followed complaints from customers who had bought memory cards and flash drives online, reporting that the products either failed to work, provided less storage than advertised, or caused suspected virus-like problems, with some suffering serious data loss.

Police, working with representatives of trademark rights holders, found six types of counterfeit memory cards bearing the Oppo, SanDisk, HP, Xiaomi, Kingston, and FNK Vision trademarks. An employee told police the business was owned or managed by a foreign investor, and police are expanding the investigation to identify all those involved.

The seizure highlights the growing problem of counterfeit electronic products sold through online platforms, which not only defraud consumers but also pose significant risks to data security and device functionality. Authorities have urged consumers to purchase electronic products from authorised dealers and report any suspicious products to the authorities. The investigation continues as police work to trace the supply chain and identify the individuals behind the operation.

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The case underscores the importance of vigilance when purchasing electronic products online and the need for stronger enforcement against counterfeit goods. Consumers are advised to verify product authenticity through official channels before making purchases. Police have indicated that further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses.

-Thailand News (TN)