The Buzz | Five accused of trafficking phony fragrances from China to NYC

Five people have been arrested in New York City in a multi-million dollar counterfeit perfume scheme.
Bogus fragrances made in China were packaged to look like high-end brands. Investigators say a sample of one perfume had a chemical that’s linked to cancer and organ damage.
The suspects face charges of trafficking counterfeit goods. They were released on bond after appearing in a Manhattan federal court yesterday [Macau time].
Perfumes were replicated using cheaper materials. They were shipped to New Jersey and then Queens, where they were labeled and packaged to look legitimate.