The National Bureau of Investigation seized over P14.5 million in counterfeit “Victoria’s Secret” and “Bath & Body Works” products during recent raids across five cities.
The NBI’s National Capital Region office executed search warrants on 3 and 4 September at 19 stores and five warehouses in Pasay, Manila, Valenzuela, Malabon and Quezon City.
Authorities said that the raids were conducted in response to a complaint filed on behalf of “Victoria’s Secret” and “Bath & Body Works.”
Agents confiscated more than 31,500 products bearing the Victoria’s Secret trademark and nearly 15,000 products with the Bath & Body Works trademark. The total estimated value of the seized items is P14,520,200.
The raid was conducted peacefully and was witnessed by representatives of the building, a barangay official and a representative for the stores.
Meantime, the owners of the establishments will face charges for violating the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.