The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, has uncovered an alleged counterfeit footwear factory in Sagamu, Ogun State, and arrested five suspects, including two Chinese nationals, over their alleged involvement in the operation.
The unit’s spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, saying investigations traced the activities to Meibalun International Nigeria Ltd. He said the company allegedly presented itself as a producer of Nigerian-made footwear but manufactured and marketed shoes bearing the names and trademarks of international brands, including Gucci, Nike, Timberland, Louis Vuitton and Adidas, without authorisation.
Ewhubare said further investigations by the unit’s Stock Capital Market Fraud Section also uncovered suspicious financial transactions linked to the company. According to him, payments made by customers were allegedly diverted into private bank accounts instead of the company’s designated corporate account. He added that the suspects reportedly admitted during interrogation that using imitated foreign brand names attracted more sales and patronage than marketing the products as Nigerian-made footwear.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Eloho Okpoziakpo, reaffirmed the unit’s commitment to tackling financial crimes and offences that undermine legitimate businesses, economic stability and intellectual property rights. He assured the public that the investigation would be conducted professionally and in line with due process, adding that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice.
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