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The European operation "Troja" involved around 1,770 law enforcement officials targeting an international network selling over one million mobile phones across 19 countries. Authorities conducted over 160 searches and arrested seven key suspects. The estimated consumer loss could reach 300 million euros, with VAT fraud exceeding 30 million euros. The phones were assembled from second-hand components sourced from Hong Kong and the UAE, misrepresented as new products. The investigation also examines potential smuggling and trademark violations, with the presumption of innocence for the accused until proven guilty.