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A Washington couple, Melissa Cruz and Jose Ramirez, were sentenced for their role in a multi-million dollar counterfeit goods operation. They sold fake luxury items, including clothes, handbags, purses, and jewelry, from 2021 to 2024. They promoted their products on Facebook live streams and accepted payments through apps like Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo. Their operation was discovered when U.S. Customs and Border Protection started seizing packages, leading to a search warrant and the seizure of nearly 2,000 counterfeit items. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate copyrights and were sentenced to probation and fines.

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