BANGKOK – Police raided a warehouse in Samut Sakhon and seized a large batch of counterfeit blood pressure monitors carrying the OMRON trademark. The confiscated goods were valued at more than 2 million baht.
Officials are now warning buyers to check products carefully before purchasing, because counterfeit medical devices can put lives at risk.
On March 30, 2026, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), through the Economic Crime Suppression Division, searched a warehouse in Ban Ko subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province.
During the operation, officers arrested a 40-year-old woman and charged her with possessing counterfeit trademark goods for sale. Police also seized 1,120 fake blood pressure monitors bearing the OMRON brand, with estimated damages of 2,240,000 baht.
The case began after OMRON Healthcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. reported that counterfeit blood pressure monitors were being sold online under the company’s registered trademark. After receiving the complaint, investigators traced the products to a storage site and obtained a search warrant from the Samut Sakhon Provincial Court.
When officers searched the warehouse, they found the fake devices stored inside. Police then confiscated all 1,120 units and took the suspect into custody. She was handed over, along with the evidence, to investigators for legal action. During initial questioning, the suspect confessed to all charges.
Police said the issue goes beyond trademark infringement. Fake blood pressure monitors can directly harm users because inaccurate readings may lead to wrong health decisions. If the device shows numbers that are lower or higher than the real blood pressure level, patients may not get proper treatment in time.
That risk is serious for people with high blood pressure. A false reading can lead to delayed care and raise the chance of stroke or heart attack. In addition, poor-quality readings may affect a doctor’s diagnosis and the medicines given to treat blood pressure-related illness.
Officials are urging the public to buy medical devices only from trusted sellers and to inspect products carefully before use. For health products like blood pressure monitors, a counterfeit item is not just a fake product; it can become a life-threatening danger.
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