They’re usually carried by celebrities, and models on Catwalks. A Louis Vuitton handbag will usually set you back the same cost of a small car – which is why it’s appealing to get these handbags at knock-out prices from a Facebook page.
But yesterday Westminster Magistrates’ Court slapped Miss Martin with a hefty fine, after she was found guilty on four counts of selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags via Facebook.
The Judge ordered Miss Martin to pay £800 for the four offences, a £30 victim surcharge, and £625 towards prosecution fees, totalling at £1,455 .
The case was brought to court privately by a company that represents Trade Mark holders. TMI presented evidence to the court that showed undercover operatives communicating and meeting up with Miss Martin, before making a sale of a counterfeit handbag.
Miss Martin pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and was described by her defence as a good character. Wrapping up the case the judge said he’d taken her personal finances into account, and the fine was appropriate for the offences.
Submitted Article
Headline
Short Headline
Standfirst
Published Article
HeadlineCourts order woman to pay £1,500 for selling fake designer handbags on Facebook
Short HeadlineHefty fine given to woman who sold fake handbags on Facebook
Standfirst
They’re usually carried by celebrities, and models on Catwalks. A Louis Vuitton handbag will usually set you back the same cost of a small car – which is why it’s appealing to get these handbags at knock-out prices from a Facebook page.
But yesterday Westminster Magistrates’ Court slapped Miss Martin with a hefty fine, after she was found guilty on four counts of selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags via Facebook.
The Judge ordered Miss Martin to pay £800 for the four offences, a £30 victim surcharge, and £625 towards prosecution fees, totalling at £1,455 .
The case was brought to court privately by a company that represents Trade Mark holders. TMI presented evidence to the court that showed undercover operatives communicating and meeting up with Miss Martin, before making a sale of a counterfeit handbag.
Miss Martin pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and was described by her defence as a good character. Wrapping up the case the judge said he’d taken her personal finances into account, and the fine was appropriate for the offences.
A 2024 Freedom of Information request showed Bromley Council had £4.5 million invested in arms companies that year with £1.5 million reportedly linked to Israel.
Undercover officers raided three linked shops in Barking town centre, revealing how illicit tobacco is being hidden in walls, ceilings and nearby locations to evade detection.
More than 330,000 people across the UK sought support from the Stop It Now helpline in 2025 over concerns about their own or someone else’s online sexual behaviour towards children, according to new charity data. The anonymous service says contacts by phone, email and webchat rose significantly over the year.
