9/11/2023 0 Comments Rhino 7 3000 counterfeit![]() From at least on or about Octodefendants purchased from overseas suppliers located in China, and imported into the United States “dietary supplements,” latex condoms, and make-up, that were counterfeit and/or misbranded under the FDCA. The object of the conspiracy was for defendants to unlawfully enrich themselves by purchasing from overseas suppliers, illegally importing into the United States, and subsequently selling to American consumers, FDA-regulated products that were counterfeit and/or misbranded. Analysis of the purported Kylie Lip Kit distributed by defendants was conducted by FDA/manufacturer, which confirmed that the lipstick and its labeling were counterfeit. ![]() The defendants also marketed and offered for sale purported Kylie Cosmetics brand products, including lipstick kits. Male latex condoms are medical “devices” under the FDCA. Defendants also sold counterfeit condoms. Many of the counterfeit male-enhancement pills contain the active pharmaceutical ingredient (sildenafil), found in popular and well-known products such as “Viagra” and “Cialis,” and these products do not advertise that pharmaceutical ingredient. ![]() Defendants marketed and sold the products through “online stores” on platforms such as and, using seller name “lostchildinpr” and “deleon1988.” The products listed in the indictment include: Foreign-labeled product, XXXplosion, Power, Hard Ten Days, Zhansheng Weige, ExtenZe, ExtenZe Plus, La Pepa Negra, Lang Yi Hao, FX3000, Shark Extract, Black Storm, USA Power, Plant Vigra, Para Hombres Paradise, Jack Rabbit, Rhino 12 Titanium, Rhino 69, African Black Ant, Paradise Ultra Plus, Figa XP, U-fit, Natural Max Slimming Advanced – Appetite Reducer, and Natural Max Slimming Advanced – Fat Burner. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigation, and US Postal Inspectors were in charge of the investigation with the collaboration of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Departamento de Hacienda).Īccording to the indictment, defendants Carlos Enrique Velázquez-Gines, Mayra Evelise Gines-Otero, Noriam Ivette Flores-Deleon, and Vanessa Marrero-Hernández marketed and offered numerous purported “dietary supplements” for male enhancement or weight loss, which were in fact “drugs” under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) for sale to American consumers. – On March 7, 2018, a Federal grand jury returned a 28-count indictment charging four individuals with mail and wire fraud conspiracy, mail fraud, trafficking in counterfeit goods, introducing misbranded articles into interstate commerce, distribution of a controlled substance, international money laundering, and smuggling, announced Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. ![]()
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