Sunday, 26 May episode of Carte Blanche delves into the clandestine world of counterfeiting in the UK, uncovering a thriving market where luxury designer brands are replicated and sold at significantly lower prices.
This illicit trade has provided a lucrative opportunity for international crime syndicates to expand their operations beyond traditional criminal activities like human trafficking and money laundering.
With a foothold in the counterfeit fashion business, these syndicates have diversified their portfolio, tapping into the demand for replica luxury goods.
The convergence of organised crime with the counterfeit industry not only poses significant challenges for law enforcement but also sheds light on the complex web of criminal enterprises operating within the UK’s borders.
For more on this story, don’t miss this Sunday’s episode.
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00.
Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events.
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