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Amazon steps up anti-counterfeit drive in India with AI and policing

India is a focal point in Amazon's global brand protection strategy, using AI tools, stricter seller checks and law enforcement partnerships to fight counterfeits

Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU)
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“Amazon partners with Indian law enforcement agencies, including state police cybercrime units, to educate consumers about safe online shopping practices and help identify bad actors,” said Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU)

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru

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As Amazon steps up its global campaign against counterfeit goods, India has emerged as a focal point in the company’s enforcement strategy, reflecting both the country’s rapid e-commerce growth and the operational complexities that come with it.
 
Kebharu Smith, director of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU), said India remains a “critical market” for the company, highlighting the strategic importance of protecting consumers and sellers in one of its fastest-growing regions. “Protecting customers and sellers from counterfeits is a top priority for us,” Smith told Business Standard.
 
India ranks among the top five countries most affected by counterfeiting, with sectors such