Chinese procuratorial organs said it prosecuted 21,404 individuals in 2024 for producing and selling counterfeit and substandard goods.
This is according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Friday.
In addition, the procuratorial organs nationwide approved the arrest of over 7,700 people in 2024 in connection with these crimes.
The SPP also released six typical cases of making and selling counterfeit and substandard goods directly related to people’s livelihoods, including fire extinguishers, diesel, cosmetics, fertiliser, and pharmaceuticals.
The SPP said that procuratorial organs will continue to crack down on counterfeit crimes.
The procuratorial organs added that it will focus on addressing issues such as the sale of fake goods on online platforms and live-streaming channels and ensuring food and drug safety in rural areas and urban-rural fringes.