# Counterfeit goods seizures in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/counterfeit-goods-seizures-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-08-17T17:15:43.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Chile have conducted several operations to intercept counterfeit goods. In early August, the National Customs Service seized a container at the San Antonio port containing 113,500 counterfeit toys valued at over US$1.65 million. Officials noted the seizure, part of Operation Cono Sur, was intended to prevent the entry of potentially unsafe merchandise containing toxic or flammable materials during a period of high demand.

Later in the month, municipal inspectors in Temuco seized over 166 pieces of counterfeit clothing, including sportswear and t-shirts, valued at more than $3 million CLP. This operation targeted street vendors in the city center to combat illegal sales that impact the local economy.

## Claims

- The FGJEM is investigating an extortion network involving public officials in the State of Mexico. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The extortion scheme operated against vehicle verification centers since at least December 2023. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Extortionists demanded monthly payments of up to 200,000 pesos from verification center owners. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Officials allegedly conditioned permits, revalidations, and holograms on the payment of illegal fees. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The criminal network aimed to collect over 430 million pesos through illegal fees. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Two officials, Raúl N and Carlos Eduardo N, were arrested and charged in connection with the scheme. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Estado de México officials investigated for vehicle verification extortion

The FGJEM is investigating an extortion network in the State of Mexico where officials allegedly demanded illegal fees from vehicle verification centers to grant permits and holograms.

56 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/temuco-authorities-seize-3-million-clp-in-counterfeit-clothing

### 2026-08-03: Chile Customs Seizes 113,500 Counterfeit Toys Worth $1.65 Million

Chile’s customs confiscated 113,500 counterfeit toys valued at over $1.65 million in San Antonio port ahead of Children’s Day, citing safety risks and coordinated enforcement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-customs-seizes-113500-counterfeit-toys-worth-165-million

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