A hidden network of organized crime is flooding European markets with counterfeit products, in a business valued at €83 billion per year. This value represents the illicit trade that occurs within Europe's borders, according to the data presented.
Investigators warn that consumers are unconsciously financing these criminal networks by purchasing these products without knowing their illegal origin. The scale of the phenomenon makes it one of the largest sources of revenue for organized crime on the continent.
Counterfeit goods encompass a wide range of products, from luxury articles to medicines and everyday consumer goods. This parallel industry represents a real danger both for the legitimate economy and for consumer safety.
