When you are in the business of manufacturing, one problem you have to deal with is counterfeit products. They not only hurt your sales and spoil your brand name but these products can also cause harm to the user.
It has been reported that Xiaomi went on a raid with the police to an Indian market where it seized fake products worth 13 Lakhs (~$18,252). The raid was carried out at Delhi’s Gaffar Market after the Chinese manufacturer had filed a complaint at the Delhi Police.
An official statement put out by Xiaomi reads thus: “Police officers of Central District Karol Bagh Police Station along with the representatives of the company, conducted the raid where they seized over 2000+ fake Xiaomi products from four shop owners who were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Xiaomi products,”.
The confiscated products numbering more than 2000 include chargers, USB cables, power banks, headphones, and the popular Redmi AirDots wireless earbuds. Investigations revealed that the four culprits arrested have been in the business for years and sell in retail and wholesale to unsuspecting customers.
Xiaomi advises customers to check for proof of authenticity when buying products. Certain products such as power banks have a security code you can verify on the Mi website while other checks include logos on the product and packaging. We also advise you to buy from authorized distributors and the official Mi Store. Xiaomi also has Mi Express Kiosks, which are actually vending machines, in certain locations in India.
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