A SOUTHALL business was hit with more than £10,000 in court fines, plus costs, following a prosecution by Ealing Council trading standards.

Phone World Mobile Accessories and its director, Ginttu Singh Khurana, of Kas House, Middlesex Business Centre, had entered guilty pleas for a total of 10 and five charges, respectively, for the supply of counterfeit goods and dangerous electrical equipment.

The company was fined £500 for each charge and ordered to pay court costs of £3,292 and a victim surcharge of £50.

Khurana was fined £400 for each and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £40. The company was also ordered to surrender most items removed from their premises.

Officers had inspected a number of firms in this area of Southall in February 2014 as part of an operation ensuring the safety and integrity of goods being supplied. Counterfeit mobile phone accessories, including brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Apple, Adidas and Sony adaptors, were seized from Phone World Mobile Accessories.

Electrical items and unbranded dangerous mobile phone chargers were taken and, when tested, failed to meet the required safety standards. The case was heard by Ealing magistrates and is part of an ongoing joint operation involving the council and police.

Pat Hayes, executive director for regeneration and housing, said: “The council takes a tough line against those who endanger the public and break the law.

“This significant fine is a warning to all unscrupulous traders that we will pursue them and the penalties are substantial.”