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- Pending Government Action:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Nassau County Asset Forfeiture Unit Reports Arrest of Smithtown, NY Businesswoman for Trademark Counterfeiting
The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the governments allegations, which have not yet been proven.
According to Nassau County, on 10/04/2022, its Asset Forfeiture Detectives executed a Nassau County Search Warrant at Linny’s Boutique located at 1032 Old Country Road in Plainview, NY. During the search, Detectives removed 22 printing press machines and various counterfeit items labeled from Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Dior, Ugg, and Louis Vuitton. The combined value of the items was over $40,000,000. Further investigation revealed the items were being shipped all over the United States.
Nassau County says that beginning in April 2021, an extensive investigation with the assistance of the United States Postal Inspectors was conducted at Linny’s Boutique. It was determined that the Defendant Lindsay Castelli, 31, was the sole owner of a storefront that contained thousands of synthetic heat-sealed counterfeit labels along with assorted clothing and jewelry.
The Defendant surrendered herself to Nassau County Asset Forfeiture Detectives. Ms. Castelli is being charged with Trademark Counterfeiting 2nd Degree. She was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and ordered to appear at First District court in Hempstead on 11/02/2022.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB Serving Metropolitan New York
- BBB File Opened:
- 4/22/2021
- Business Management:
- Ms. Lindsay Castelli, Owner
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- Ms. Lindsay Castelli, Owner
- Customer Contacts
- Ms. Lindsay Castelli, Owner
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- Boutique, Online Retailer, Clothing, Fashion Accessories
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