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Fake watch seller to serve time


A Falkirk man known locally as the 'King of Fakes' has received a 15-month jail sentence

Richard Young

Posted 12 October 2022 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Counterfeit Goods|Scotland


UPDATES: A Falkirk Trading Standards investigation into counterfeit luxury watches sold online has resulted in a prison sentence, highlighting the continuing fight against intellectual property crime.

An investigation by Falkirk Council Trading Standards has resulted in a prison sentence for a man known locally as the ‘King of Fakes’ who sold counterfeit items online.

Conroy Lindsay (37) of Bonnybridge sold fake watches, fragrances, shoes, clothing and handbags between 2017 and 2019. He came to the attention of Falkirk Trading Standards after he posted listings on online selling platfo...

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