Four Charged in Michigan Counterfeit Perfume Bust

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged four men—Kyle McIntyre, Bilal Ahmed, Shuba Barua, and Ahasan Khan—in the state's largest counterfeit retail product bust. The men allegedly sold over $1 million worth of fake luxury perfumes and colognes, passing off knock-offs as brands such as Chanel, Victoria's Secret, L'Oréal, and Abercrombie & Fitch on Amazon and Walmart. The investigation began after Walmart and Amazon received consumer and manufacturer complaints in 2023 and alerted authorities. Law enforcement seized over 100,000 boxes of counterfeit fragrances from the suspects’ homes and warehouse locations. The defendants face felony charges including conducting a criminal enterprise, possession of counterfeit goods, and using computers to commit crimes, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison. Nessel warned of the dangers and health risks of counterfeit products sold online.