Man arrested for selling counterfeit iPhones and Apple Watches

Seized Apple phones and accessories. | Photo credit: By arrangement

Raidurgam police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly duping customers by selling fake iPhones, Apple Watches and ear plugs, claiming they were genuine products.

The accused has been identified as Altamash, a native of Muradnagar in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and currently residing in Said Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad. During the investigation, the police found that he was selling fake and cloned iPhones, smartwatches, headphones and other electronic products by passing them off as genuine Apple products.

Police seized two iPhones from him, including one counterfeit device, four counterfeit Apple Watches and smartwatches, and seven counterfeit headphones. Investigators also identified another accused, Awais Khan, a native of Ghaziabad, who was involved in the crime. He is on the run and efforts are underway to track him down and arrest him.

Altamaš was brought before the court and returned to judicial custody. The case was investigated by Detective Inspector K. Rami Reddy and the Crime Squad of Raidurgam Police Station under the supervision of senior officers.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 20:13 IST