A global cosmetic brand faced a sophisticated counterfeit network operating across multiple ecommerce stores and social media accounts. The counterfeiters used fragmented online identities and a multilayered supply chain to evade detection.
During a targeted market intelligence initiative, Champion identified irregular activity within the industrial adhesive tape sector, specifically involving counterfeit CF tape products. Critically, early indicators suggested that counterfeiting was not limited to finished goods, but extended throughout the entire supply chain – from raw materials to downstream distribution.
13 Locations
Target investigation including 9 factories and 4 warehouses.
During a regional market survey, Champion identified several suspicious entities involved in the processing, storage, and sale of counterfeit electrical products. These operations were spread across multiple districts and appeared to be part of a coordinated, fraudulent supply chain.
After China lifted anti‑dumping and countervailing duties on Australian wine, our client’s products re‑entered the market at scale. However, counterfeit products and parallel imports flooded distribution channels. Champion deployed experienced investigators to conduct a city‑by‑city survey, mapping product availability, authenticity, pricing, and retailer sentiment.
