The shipment was headed to Aparecida, in São Paulo, without tax documentation; the products were imitations of well-known brands On Saturday morning (27), the Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized a shipment of approximately 2,200 pairs of shoes showing signs of counterfeiting during an inspection on BR-459 in Lorena, in the interior of São Paulo. The stop took place at kilometer 30 of the highway. During the inspection, officers stopped a truck occupied by two people. The driv

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Minas Gerais has indicted 25 people for involvement in a scheme to counterfeit and sell veterinary medicines in southern Minas Gerais, as part of the second phase of Operation Adverse Reaction. Paulo Rezende has the information. Follow the full story: Source: https://ondaoestefm.com.br/operacao-reacao-adversa-25-sao-denunciados-por-falsificacao-e-venda-de-medicamentos-veterinarios/

The rise of illegal trade in Brazil has increased losses for the retail sector, reduced government revenue, and posed new challenges to the competitiveness of businesses operating within the law. According to a study presented by the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC), the illegal market causes annual losses of R$ 179.2 billion in formal sales, an amount equivalent to about 1.5% of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The data was presente

In a hyper-competitive landscape like the World Cup, the line separating a brilliant marketing insight from a legal infringement is extremely thin. Major sporting events offer unique opportunities for brand building; however, the visibility provided by the World Cup demands legal caution. After all, not every commercial association with the tournament is permitted, and certain actions can constitute ambush marketing—a practice considered unlawful under Brazilian law. In the f

Medications, anabolic steroids, and other substances will be shipped from the capital to the border for incineration Weight-loss products, anabolic steroids, and peptides seized by the Health Surveillance Agency at the post office in Campo Grande (Photo: Health Surveillance Agency/Press Release) Just over one metric ton of illegal medications and substances seized by the State Health Surveillance Agency will leave Campo Grande this Thursday (18) bound for the border region of

With the start of the 2026 World Cup — one of the biggest sporting events on the planet — attention extends far beyond the field. The tournament generates billions in revenue, engages global audiences, and creates opportunities for exclusive initiatives by official sponsors, which also raises red flags regarding ambush marketing practices. Given the connection between sports and intellectual property, we’ve launched a special content series to take a behind-the-scenes look at

The Federal Revenue Service has already seized nearly one million counterfeit soccer jerseys in operations and seizures carried out in recent months. Data released by the Federal Revenue Service show the preliminary tally, including four major seizures recorded in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Roraima. In total, more than 965,500 jerseys were seized during operations at the Port of Santos (SP), ports in Rio de Janeiro, Galeão Airport (RJ), and the Boa Vista highway (RR). See

Recent changes to the Brazilian Internet Bill of Rights and the liability framework for marketplaces have expanded debates on digital advertising, the fight against piracy, and the duties of online platforms. STF’s Theme 987 and Decree No. 12,975/2026 bring new interpretations and obligations regarding the dissemination and promotion of paid advertisements related to illicit products and content, the role of digital platforms, and the protection of intellectual property in th

Driven by the craze for “weight-loss pens,” smuggling raises serious public health concerns due to poor transportation conditions. Londrina is already the city with the second-highest number of seizures in Paraná Seizures of contraband medications have skyrocketed in Londrina, driven mainly by high demand for so-called “weight-loss pens.” This year alone, the Federal Revenue Service has already taken approximately R$ 6 million worth of illegal medications out of circulation i

The shipment was valued at approximately R$10,000. All products were seized and will undergo the appropriate administrative procedures. Tax analysts were involved in the seizure of 500 counterfeit Brazilian national team T-shirts last Friday (22). The operation took place in Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima, during a routine inspection conducted by the anti-smuggling team. The goods, found at a shipping company in the capital, were divided into two packages. According to the

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated on May 21st, a date established by the United Nations in 2002 to promote respect among cultures and encourage dialogue among peoples. In a World Cup year, this reflection takes on even greater significance. More than just soccer, the competition brings together different countries, languages, traditions, and ways of celebrating, transforming the sport into a grand cultural gathering. In the stands and

A joint operation by the Federal Revenue Service and the Military Police inspected cell phone, clothing, and accessory stores in downtown Belo Horizonte on Thursday (May 21); the stores remained open. A joint operation by the Federal Revenue Service and the Minas Gerais Military Police mobilized teams at the Oiapoque Mall in downtown Belo Horizonte on Thursday (May 21) to inspect stores suspected of selling imported goods without proper documentation proving their entry into

Photo - Courtesy of the Federal Revenue Service On the morning of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Federal Revenue Service conducted an inspection operation at an e-commerce platform in Vitória da Conquista, resulting in the seizure of goods valued at approximately R$ 120,000. Among the seized products are cell phones, drones, smartwatches, tablets, and other electronic items. This action is part of the Federal Revenue Service’s ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, embezzlement, an

Shopping 25 Brás and Stunt are expected to remain closed for at least two weeks; the action targets World Cup jerseys, untaxed goods, and prohibited items, such as e-cigarettes Operation “Rota Desvio” Against Piracy in Brás - Photo: Rovena Rosa/Agência Brasil Operation “Desvio de Rota,” launched by the Federal Revenue Service on Monday (18), shut down Shopping 25 Brás and Stunt in Brás, in downtown São Paulo, to investigate the sale of counterfeit products and irregular merch

The property was being used for the production, bottling, and illegal distribution of fragrances from various brands; more than 5,000 bottles were seized, and the person responsible was arrested in the act The Civil Police shut down the production of counterfeit perfumes after raiding an illegal factory in the city of Franca, in the interior of São Paulo state. The operation, carried out on Wednesday (13), resulted in one arrest and the seizure of more than 5,000 bottles, che

Materiais sendo apreendidos pela Receita Federal The illegal trade in imported clothing, electronics, and toys was the target of a joint operation by the Federal Revenue Service and the Minas Gerais Military Police on the morning of Tuesday, the 12th, in Passos (MG), 100 km from Franca. The operation, dubbed “Atacado Central,” seized more than R$1.2 million in merchandise and mobilized 15 federal agents and 24 military police officers. In all, eight commercial establishments

The agency identified unregistered products of unknown origin; the measure also applies to batches of the drug Mounjaro KwikPen with English labeling and unproven origin The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) ordered the seizure and banned the sale of four products being sold illegally in the country: Ozempic Power, Mounjmax, Maxtwo + 3D Slim, and Maxtwo Detox. The measure was published in the Federal Official Gazette. According to Anvisa, the products lack registrat

The smuggling of medications and weight-loss pens across the border between Brazil and Paraguay could generate more than R$ 2 billion in 2026, according to an estimate by the Institute for Economic and Social Development of Border Regions (Idesf). The study also estimates that only 5% to 10% of these illegal products are intercepted by Brazilian authorities. Paraná stands out as one of the main entry points for these illegal products into the country, due to its more than 200

Photo: PCSC Products manufactured in Santa Catarina were knockoffs of internationally renowned luxury brands A massive haul of counterfeit clothing was seized on Thursday (7) during an anti-piracy operation in the city of Brusque, in the Itajaí Valley. The operation aimed to dismantle a criminal scheme involving the manufacture and sale of products that illegally imitated internationally renowned luxury brands. In addition to the clothing items, machinery used in production w

The fashion industry is one of the hardest-hit sectors Counterfeit sports products already account for 34% of the Brazilian market, according to Renato Jardim, executive director of the Association for the Sports Industry and Commerce (Ápice). He participated in a public hearing at the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday (28). According to the representative of the sports industry and trade, 225 million counterfeit items were sold in Brazil last year, which is estimated to have ca