Five people have been charged in connection with an operation that led to more than 16,000 counterfeit Apple devices being returned over more than nine years in exchange for authentic products that were then resold.
Friday's statement said the suspects returned and attempted to return more than 16,000 counterfeit Apple devices, causing Apple at least $12.3 million in losses.
Some of the false reasons given to Apple store employees were that the device would not power on, that it was physically damaged, or that it had other defects, the affidavit alleges, prosecutors said.
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