An Orland Park man was charged with trafficking counterfeit goods into Indiana after authorities were tipped off by a former employee at a store owned by the man, the U.S. attorney’s office in Dyer, Ind., said Thursday.
Timothy Lee, also known as Seok Chung Lee, of 15109 Catalina Drive was charged as a result of an investigation by the U.S. Customs Service. If convicted, Lee could receive up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $20,000, said a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney’s office.
Authorities alleged that Lee transported goods including sunglasses, watches and clothing carrying counterfeit marks of Oakley, Nautica, Hilfiger, Nike, Fila, Guess and Boss to the Tempta store in Gary and to the Illusions store in Woodmar Mall in Hammond. Lee owned and operated both stores, authorities said.