Cuban cigar counterfeits in Zurich: Cuba counterfeiter strikes again

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In the exclusive atmosphere of Zurich's Tao's, a popular spot for bankers and cigar lovers, as well as in the steakhouse Meat Me, an explosive revelation has made the rounds: counterfeit Cuban cigars are being sold here at high prices. Research by the Swiss cigar magazine Cigar and the online financial publication finews.ch shows that these counterfeits are being sold via the well-known "Cubaruedi" - a person who was already convicted in the cigar scene for similar activities in 2018. You can find the link to the two articles under Resources on the topic.

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The dealer is active again

The sale of counterfeit Cuban cigars is not a new phenomenon, but the current scandal surrounding the "Cubaruedi" highlights the ongoing risks for cigar lovers who value authenticity and quality. Now the latest revelations show that the dealer is active again.

Investigative commitment to quality: Two reporters protect Swiss cigar lovers

Congratulations to Tobis Hüberli from Cigar and Florian Schwab from Finews for their outstanding investigative work! With their commitment, they are helping to make the Swiss cigar market safer through their revelations and to protect consumers from fraud. Their research shows how important it is to uncover abuses and protect the industry from such machinations. A valuable contribution for everyone who appreciates authentic and high-quality cigars!

How can you protect yourself?

Caution is advised with Cuban cigars in particular, as they are often the target of counterfeiters. For cigar lovers, choosing the right source is crucial. Licensed specialist dealers for Cuban cigars guarantee the originality of the products.

You can find out more about this current development and the background to cigar counterfeiting in the full articles on finews.ch and cigar.ch, see below under Resources on the topic.

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Resources on the topic

Article at CIGAR

Article at FINEWS

Recognizing fakes, article at Zigarren.Zone

Cuban cigar boxes and their characteristics

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