Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an alleged counterfeit mobile accessories and electronics racket in the national capital, arresting two people and sealing premises in Karol Bagh and Moti Nagar. Investigators recovered fake products and packaging linked to major smartphone brands including OPPO, OnePlus and Realme, exposing what police described as an organised network selling locally repackaged goods as branded items.
Counterfeit Network Traced Across Delhi
According to reports, the raids were carried out at two godowns in Karol Bagh and a factory in Moti Nagar. The operation was conducted after police received information about a unit in the Rama Road industrial area where fake packaging boxes of mobile brands were allegedly being printed.
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During the searches, police found a large quantity of counterfeit products, packaging material and machinery allegedly used to brand fake goods with the names of reputed companies. The accused were allegedly importing unlabelled accessories in bulk and selling them in the market as original and duty-free products after repackaging them with fake branding.
Fake Branding and Packaging Under Scanner
Investigators found a fully operational printing setup at the Moti Nagar factory, where counterfeit packaging material of OPPO, OnePlus and Realme products was allegedly being printed. Representatives of the companies also joined the raid and confirmed that the seized goods and packaging were fake, according to police.
Reports said eight machines linked to the manufacturing and packaging process were seized during the operation. Thousands of counterfeit items, including earbuds, earphones, adapters, packaging boxes and dye sheets, were also recovered during the raids.
Two Arrested as Probe Widens
The Crime Branch arrested two people for allegedly packaging counterfeit products on a large scale and selling them in the market under the names of established smartphone brands. Police believe the accused were using storage units and packaging facilities to create retail-style branding before pushing the products into the market.
The case has raised fresh concerns over counterfeit electronics being sold to consumers as genuine products. While social media posts claimed that nearly one lakh fake mobiles were seized, stronger mainstream reports have described the recovery as fake OPPO, OnePlus and Realme products, accessories, packaging material and machinery. The investigation is expected to examine the supply chain, market links and possible wider distribution network behind the racket.
