Former Calif. Shop Owner Indicted for Selling Counterfeit Goods, ICE Says
On July 29, 2011, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that Cem Kiyak, a former Sacramento retailer, is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court following his arrest on charges of trafficking in counterfeit goods. Kiyak operated three…
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stores or kiosks at the Westfield Downtown Mall in Sacramento. He sold jewelry, apparel, accessories, and other goods to which counterfeit marks had been applied, including labels for Chanel, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Armani, and other brand name designers and manufacturers. If convicted, Kiyak faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $5 million fine.