Six people have been arrested following a police operation targeting TikTok shop influencers, which resulted in the seizure of over £1 million worth of counterfeit clothing and trainers.

Officers from the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) raided a warehouse in Rotherham, where they discovered a suspect actively livestreaming on TikTok while engaged in the sale of illicit goods.

Police revealed that TikTok shop accounts frequently leverage influencers to promote fake merchandise to thousands of viewers. These operations often involve livestreams from warehouse-style settings, showcasing vast quantities of stock under the false pretence that the items are genuine.…