When Counterfeits Kill: Fake Viagra & Exploding Phones | Full Documentary

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It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But not in the case of the counterfeit goods market, which has moved far beyond merely copying designer bags and clothing. No longer content to be just an economic menace, the counterfeiters are putting our health and safety at risk. They have taken on the leading mobile phone brands, churning out copies containing batteries which explode in the face of the user. They have infected the pharmaceutical sector, peddling dangerous fakes of well known brands, like viagra, to unsuspecting consumers via the internet. They have attacked the automobile industry, producing poor quality imitation spare parts, from windscreens to brake pads. They have infiltrated the food market with mayonnaises, sodas and ready meals of dubious origin. Who makes these fake products? How do they get into Europe? This enquiry takes us to China, Hong Kong, and Cambodia as we meet the counterfeiters and their opponents; crack teams of customs specialists who employ radical methods to stop this illegal practice which puts lives at risk. This documentary was produced by Tony Comiti and directed by Stéphane Haussey. It was first released in 2009. --- SUBSCRIBE for more amazing stories, including free FULL documentaries. On Java Discover we have an incredible library of award-winning documentaries: from world-leading investigations to true crime and history, we have something for everyone! Click the SUBSCRIBE button and make sure to set NOTIFICA

Published 2024-12-13 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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