KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Forty-two individuals, including 28 foreign nationals, were detained in a raid on six factories suspected of producing, supplying, and marketing counterfeit vehicle lubricants of various brands in Kampung Baru Ampang this morning.
Selangor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) director Mohd Zuhairi Mat Radey said the 10am operation also resulted in the seizure of processing and bottling machinery, as well as lubricants valued at RM1 million.
The raid was carried out in collaboration with the Selangor police contingent headquarters' Special Branch and representatives of trademark holders, following two months of intelligence gathering on the premises.
“The six premises are located close to one another and had distinct roles, including producing lubricant bottles, processing and filling lubricants, storage and office operations,” he told the press at the raid site.
Zuhairi added that the suspects allegedly reprocessed used lubricants, mixing them with base oils and artificial colouring before packaging them for sale in the local market.
All detainees are being investigated under the Trademarks Act 2019, with penalties including fines of up to RM10,000 per counterfeit item, imprisonment of up to three years, or both if found guilty.
