In Tbilisi, police detained a man who was exchanging phones in pawnshops using multiple fake smartphones in counterfeit branded boxes. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported the incident. The scammer tried to sell fake smartphones by replacing original devices with plaster molds inside branded boxes. The investigation revealed that the man had been operating for several days, deceiving pawnshop employees. The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues the investigation to identify all involved parties and prevent similar frauds in the future.