Apple will express its gratitude to Korean police for seizing fake accessories worth 1 billion won ($892,000) by presenting a plaque to officers at a local police unit, reports The Korea Herald.

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As a token of thanks, Donald Shruhan, senior regional director for Apple's Asia-Pacific operations, will visit the Bucheon Sosa Police Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, on Friday to deliver a plaque of appreciation to investigators who arrested local distributors of fake Apple charging cables and earphones.

The fake products are said to have come from China, although authorities are still trying to work out how they made it into the country. The distributors are reportedly under investigation on suspicion of fraud and trademark violation, said the paper's sources.

Apple has a history of suffering from counterfeit Apple products originating from China, with authorities breaking up counterfeit iPhone rings and shutting down fake Apple Stores in the country down the years.

In 2015, one Chinese company was even caught selling fake versions of the then yet-to-be-released Apple Watch for $30 a pop at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Top Rated Comments

lostngone Avatar
85 months ago
A plaque? Wow Apple, what do they need to do to get a Coffee mug or engraved Key ring?
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Justanotherfanboy Avatar
85 months ago
How about offering a donation to the cop’s families?
Lol, while I do hear that corruption & bribery is an enormous part of the culture there... I think the point here is that they are happy about a stand AGAINST that type of thing.
A suggestion to bribe cops seems incredibly sleazy and weird.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
adamski23 Avatar
85 months ago
Splendid job by the police.

The plaque is a nice gesture by apple. They didn’t need to, however, it’s a good way of displaying recognition.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
44267547 Avatar
85 months ago
How about offering a donation to the cop’s families?
You seem to be missing the point, Apple doesn’t owe anyone any type of donation simply because of the Police ‘cracking’ down on fraud. That’s part of Police responsibility, in their job requirements, at least Apple is recognizing them in general. They don’t owe anyone donations for doing their duties and responsibilities in which they are obligated.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
riverfreak Avatar
85 months ago
A plaque? Wow Apple, what do they need to do to get a Coffee mug or engraved Key ring?
The remit of police is to enforce laws, not to work for tips.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Scottsoapbox Avatar
85 months ago
(Cop bar)
Remember that time we made a billion won bust Lee?
I do Kim because we hung that plaque on the wall right there...
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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