Miami's 1,7 million-dollar fake luxury goods operation

Detectives in Miami‑Dade County, Florida, United States, announced that they seized about $1.7 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods from a woman's home and a nearby storage unit. 36‑year‑old Liudmila Perez‑Labrada was arrested on August 25 on allegations that she sold the fake items both in person and via Instagram.

Charges Cover More Than 1,000 Products

According to the police report, Perez‑Labrada faces charges involving counterfeit goods worth $20,000 or more, with a total exceeding 1,000 items. Officials said the investigation centers on the Instagram account named “Elegance and Glamour.”

Investigation Began in February

Detectives said the investigation began after a tip to Miami‑Dade Crime Stoppers in February and a complaint forwarded by the Miami‑Dade County Regulatory. Within the inquiry, a private investigator carried out four covert purchases via the Instagram account between February and June.

Luxury Brands Featured in Covert Purchases

According to officials, the covert purchases included a Louis Vuitton bag, a Gucci crossbody, a top from the Alo brand, and two Louis Vuitton scarves. It was reported that payments were made through a secret Zelle account and that the money was received by Munekas Boutique LLC, which the detectives identified as Perez‑Labrada's business.

Brand Experts Examined the Products

Representatives of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Alo examined the purchased items and provided sworn statements that they were counterfeit. Detectives also accessed Zelle records as part of the investigation. The records from 1 November 2025 to 14 April 2026 show more than 570 deposits totaling over $112,000.

Store‑Like Arrangement Set Up at Home

Detectives conducted a search at Perez‑Labrada's home in Miami on 22 July, located near Northwest 81st Terrace and 32nd Avenue. During the search, it was noted that one room displayed the items in a storefront‑like arrangement, while another room served as storage.

Products Found in Storage Unit

After Perez-Labrada said that a storage unit was located nearby, detectives searched the area with his written permission. A large number of suspicious counterfeit items were seized there as well. Among the collected items were bags, shoes, jewelry, clothing, swimsuits, sunglasses, and various accessories.

More Than Two Dozens of Brands Detected

Authorities announced that the seized items were linked to more than two dozen brands, including Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Balenciaga, Cartier, Fendi, Miu Miu, Nike, Adidas, and Tiffany & Co. After investigations by specialized brand researchers, it was stated that all of the items were counterfeit.

If Genuine, Value $1.7 Million

According to information in the investigation file, brand researchers calculated that if the seized items were genuine, their total retail value would be approximately $1.7 million. This figure represents the estimated retail value of the items as originals, not the actual sale price paid for the counterfeit goods.

He Was Not Arrested That Day

Perez‑Labrada was not immediately taken into custody during the search on 22 July because of a recent surgery he had undergone. According to the report, detectives informed him that the arrest would be made at a later date after seeing the medical bandages on him.

Arrested at Workplace in Miami Lakes

Perez‑Labrada was taken into custody at the workplace in Miami Lakes on 25 August. Later, the judge who had brought the woman to a bond hearing ruled that there were sufficient grounds for the charges. The hearing also noted that the charges were not the defendant's first.

Bond Set at $7,500

The court set a $7,500 bond for Perez‑Labrada. In CBS Miami's report, it was stated that as of the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 August, it was unknown whether the bond had been paid.