Fake Xiaomi products worth ₹33.3 lakhs seized in Chennai and Bengaluru

Counterfeit Xiaomi products including headphones, power banks, chargers and earphones worth INR 33.3 lakhs were seized by police during October-November from four suppliers in Chennai and three suppliers in Bengaluru, according to Xiaomi.

The shops selling counterfeit Mi products were discovered by Xiaomi’s anti-counterfeit team which was created to constantly monitor the market for counterfeits.

After complaints were filed with the local police stations in both cities, raids were conducted on the shops of suppliers and seven people were arrested in the matter. It was found that the suppliers were dealing in counterfeit Mi products for years.