Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy

Fake sellers in Dubai go online to evade raids

July 28, 2016 by admin News 0 comments

Fake goods sellers are turning to WhatsApp and home deliveries to avoid being caught out in a renewed crackdown by the authorities.

Famed for their backroom collections of high-end knock-offs, the shop owners of Karama say they are now reluctant to keep handbags and watches on site.

 

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