Counterfeit Mi India products seized in two cities: How to identify genuine devices

Xiaomi has revealed that counterfeit Mi India products worth Rs 33.3 lakh were recently seized in Bangalore and Chennai. The fake products were seized from four suppliers in Chennai and three suppliers in Bangalore and the raids took place in October and November.

The company said that over 3000 products consisting of mobile back cases, headphones, power banks, chargers, and earphones, were found. The fake Mi India products were worth Rs 24.9 lakhs in Bengaluru and Rs 8.4 lakhs in Chennai.

For customers who are purchasing Xiaomi products, figuring out which ones are counterfeits can be tough. Using counterfeit products, especially powerbanks or chargers can also cause damage to one’s smartphone.