Regulation of Counterfeit Advertising and Sales on SNS, as well as Recruitment of Sellers (Illegal “Yami-Baito” Jobs)

Recently, investment fraud schemes impersonating celebrities have been spreading on SNS, alongside the recruitment of individuals for criminal activities such as fraud and robbery (so-called "Yami-Baito" illegal jobs), which has become a serious social issue. These recruitment efforts are believed to be led by organized crime groups, including anti-social forces and criminal organizations such as "Tokuryu" (anonymous distribution-based crime groups) and groups of Chinese nationals involved in illegal activities. Given these developments, it is impossible to ignore the connection between counterfeit goods and such crimes. Counterfeit product advertising, sales, and even the recruitment of individuals to sell counterfeits are all actively conducted on SNS.