A scam involving the return of counterfeit Apple products has led to significant financial losses for the tech giant. Five individuals, including Chinese Nationals, have been charged with fraud in connection to a scheme that cost Apple $12 million. The accused allegedly returned fake iPhones to Apple in exchange for genuine ones, resulting in their indictment and arrests in southern California. The case highlights ongoing challenges Apple faces with counterfeit products and fraudulent activities.
Chinese Nationals arrested in the US for returning fake iPhones from China to Apple https://t.co/zSaRaQp0F4 https://t.co/0WHE1hWDo8
Crime blotter: California Apple Store theft suspects in court https://t.co/ldLMHjZOev #Apple
In this week's roundup of Apple-related crime, a Man who burned down home over iPhone misunderstanding gets prison, iPhone scammers get arrested, and a man tracks his stolen AirPods Pro to Iraq. By @http://www.twitter.com/StephenSilver https://t.co/SM0IIfdQ2c