Naples is the hub of Italy's $6.5-7.5bn counterfeit market, controlled by Camorra mafia and Chinese criminal groups.

Naples, a southern Italian city, is the epicenter of Italy's $6.5-7.5bn counterfeit market. Fake handbags, sunglasses, clothing, and shoes are openly hawked in the city, with the counterfeit industry heavily controlled by the Camorra mafia and Chinese criminal groups. This illicit industry negatively impacts the economy through lost demand, lost jobs, and unpaid taxes.

April 07, 2024
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