US EditionCracking Down on Counterfeit: Police Busts Fake Lubricant Unit in Cuttack
- Police and the Legal Metrology Department raided a counterfeit engine oil unit in Sunaribana, Cuttack, on Wednesday, 2025.
- The raid followed complaints from locals and intelligence about the unit recycling waste lubricants and misusing reputed oil brand logos.
- Authorities seized adulterated engine oils, grease, brake oils, counterfeit packaging, and verified violations in labelling, pricing, and warranty claims.
- An officer mentioned that the counterfeit engine oil was distributed to local garages, revealing the unit's scheme to deceive customers with fraudulent products.
- Investigations continue to trace the supply chain and masterminds, with police promising strict legal measures against this deceptive operation.
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Cracking Down on Counterfeit: Police Busts Fake Lubricant Unit in Cuttack
Police in Cuttack, Odisha, have dismantled a counterfeit lubricant production unit, arresting two individuals. A large supply of faux lubricant bearing renowned brand labels was seized. Efforts continue to capture the main suspect. Further investigations are ongoing to trace the network involved.
Two held as fake lubricant manufacturing unit unearthed in Cuttack - OrissaPOST
Cuttack: Police in Odisha’s Cuttack Wednesday busted an “adulterated lubricant” manufacturing unit in Jagatpur area and arrested two persons. Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted at the facility located at Sunaribana in the city, and a large quantity of counterfeit, pre-packaged lubricant and grease bottles bearing labels of various reputed companies was found inside, said Anirudh Nayak, Inspector-in-Charge, Jagatpur police station. During …
Illegal lubricant manufacturing unit busted in Cuttack, Several detained
Cuttack, June 4: In yet another major crackdown, Jagatpur police have busted a factory involved in manufacturing counterfeit mobile oil and grease near Khaira Pole in Champati Panchayat. The factory is suspected to have been operational for several years, producing fake products under the labels of reputed companies.Acting on specific complaints, a police team led by Zone ACP Arun Swain conducted a raid on the premises and seized nearly two truc…
Duplicate engine oil factory busted in Cuttack’s Jagatpur; huge quantity of counterfeit products seized
Cuttack: A duplicate engine oil manufacturing unit operating in the Sunariban area near Khairapol under Jagatpur police limits in Cuttack was busted today. The factory had reportedly been running for a long time, producing and circulating counterfeit engine oil and grease in the market. The raid was conducted jointly by the police and the Weights and Measures Department. While the owner of the factory managed to escape, the police have detained …
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