Dismantling a Counterfeit Network of a Saudi Brand Across Three Countries

A Saudi household brand selling SAR 300M+ annually. Our team discovered counterfeit products sold in UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq at 30% less, carrying the brand and packaging. Initial investigation revealed an organized network importing from manufacturers in an Asian country.

Multi-front coordination: UAE (our Dubai partners), Kuwait (local partners), Iraq (diplomatic outreach through embassy). Customs registration in Saudi and UAE to halt imports. Private investigation to reach the network. Parallel criminal actions in 4 countries.

Customs seizure of 4 containers (value SAR 2.1M). Six main distributors stopped. Criminal judgments against 3 individuals (prison + fines totaling SAR 650,000). Major counterfeiting halted. Asian suppliers ceased manufacturing after direct legal contact.