Counterfeit and fake goods ranging from imitation luxury fashion items, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, electronics, automotive products, and other well-known branded merchandise have periodically surfaced in parts of Oman, particularly in busy commercial zones, traditional souqs, and high-footfall trading districts such as Ruwi, Seeb, and similar urban market areas where informal retail activity may exist alongside legitimate businesses. Authorities have emphasized that there is no officially designated area for fake goods, and that the sale, storage, distribution, or advertisement of counterfeit products is illegal across the Sultanate. Acting on direct instructions from higher authorities, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have intensified coordinated inspection campaigns, conducting regular and surprise checks in shopping malls, retail stores, commercial outlets, warehouses, and online selling platforms to ensure compliance with consumer protection and trademark laws. These operations have resulted in the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit, expired, adulterated, and falsely labeled goods—many bearing forged logos of international luxury brands and widely recognized consumer names—while violators face strict penalties including heavy fines, confiscation and destruction of goods, suspension or closure of businesses, prosecution, and deportation in applicable cases. The crackdown underscores Oman’s firm stance on protecting consumers, safeguarding public health and safety, preserving brand integrity, and maintaining fair and transparent trade practices, as authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant, avoid suspiciously low-priced branded products, and report suspected violations through official CPA and ROP channels.#Oman #ConsumerProtection #CPA #RoyalOmanPolice #ROP #CounterfeitGoods #FakeGoods #BrandProtection #LuxuryBrands #MallInspections #RetailCompliance #MarketIntegrity #ConsumerSafety #ConsumerRights #SayNoToFakes #PublicAwareness