Wine fraud

Kurniawan lawyers keen to avoid trial delay

Lawyers representing alleged wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan are due in court to argue for him to be examined by psychiatrists.

eBay defends anti-fraud plan over wine label concerns

Online auction house eBay has defended its anti-fraud measures after concerns were raised in a recent court case about the availability of fake wine labels on the site.

Police raids reveal suspected DRC wine fraud ring

A Europe-wide police operation has uncovered a suspected organised crime network believed to be responsible for selling up to EUR2m-worth (US$2.7m) of fake Domaine de la Romanee-Conti wine.

Clampdown planned as UK loses millions to wine fraud

UK officials are considering tougher rules for drinks wholesalers as figures suggest the government is losing hundreds of millions of pounds annually via illicit wine sales.

Wine Forger's Handbook warns of dangers of fake wines

A new eBook warning of the dangers of counterfeit wines has just been published online.

Counterfeit wines: scandal of the century

It’s been a year since Rudy Kurniawan was arrested for allegedly faking rare Burgundy and Bordeaux bottles and selling them at auction for millions of pounds. Mike Steinberger delves deeper into the case and looks at the impact the fraud has had on producers, collectors and wine lovers.

Bill Koch wins case against Eric Greenberg

After years of litigation, multiple failed cases and endless court appearances, billionaire William Koch has claimed the first scalp in his war on what he calls ‘wine fakers’.

1855.com increasingly embattled as protesters gather

The future of French internet wine company 1855.com is looking increasingly perilous as its detractors become more and more vociferous.

Laboure-Roi directors detained in wine fraud probe

Four directors of Maison Labouré-Roi, the 180-year-old Burgundy negociant house, have been accused of various counts of wine fraud.

All Lafite bottles to carry Prooftag

Chateau Lafite Rothschild has said all bottles from the 2009 vintage will use Prooftag anti-fraud seals.

Kurniawan arrest tip of the iceberg, say Koch and Frye

The arrest by the FBI of Rudy Kurniawan is not enough to deter the tide of fake wine, alleged victims of counterfeiting say.

Ponsot worked 'closely with FBI' for Kurniawan arrest

The arrest of Rudy Kurniawan on multiple charges of fraud is the result of years of evidence-gathering on the part of the Burgundy owner whose name is identified with one of the most notorious wine scandals of recent years.

Rudy Kurniawan arrested in Los Angeles

Rudy Kurniawan, the millionaire wine collector, has been arrested on fraud charges.

Canada proposes national Icewine regulations to curb fraud

In an attempt to curb fraud the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing amendments to national regulations governing the production of Icewine.

Wine fraud through identity theft on the rise

Some £600,000 of wine has been obtained through identity theft in the UK over the past six months, police have warned.

Czech producer in fraud probe

Police in the Czech Republic are investigating one of the country’s biggest producers over the sale of millions of litres of allegedly fraudulent wine.

Wine investors 'defrauded of £2.5m'

The trial of six people involved in three allegedly fraudulent wine investment companies started in St Albans Crown Court this week.

UK gets new fraud hotline: wine included

For the first time ever the UK has a national fraud reporting and advice service.