U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Woman Indicted for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – BIANCA DAVIS, age 33, a resident of New Orleans, was indicted on March 22, 2024 for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2320(a)(1).
According to the indictment, between on or about July 26, 2022, and November 10, 2023, DAVIS intentionally trafficked in handbags and wallets, knowing that they bore counterfeit marks falsely indicating that these goods were manufactured by Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Coach, and Yves Saint Laurent. If convicted, DAVIS faces up to 10 years imprisonment, up to a $2,000,000.00 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Troy L. Bell of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
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Shane M. Jones
Public Information Officer
United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Department of Justice
Updated March 25, 2024
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