A 36-year-old woman of Cuban descent, Liudmila Pérez-Labrada, found herself in police custody on Tuesday in Miami-Dade on charges of running a counterfeit luxury goods operation out of her home.
The arrest followed an undercover investigation that led to the seizure of 2,365 items. If genuine, these items would have had a market value exceeding $1.7 million.
According to reports from local media, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office launched the investigation in February 2026 after receiving an anonymous tip via CrimeStoppers. The tip alleged the storage and sale of counterfeit goods in the 3100 block of Northwest 81st Terrace.
A Secret Storefront Hidden in a Home
Investigators traced an Instagram account called Elegance and Glamour to Pérez-Labrada. Through this account, she allegedly accepted orders and coordinated the sale of high-end brand imitations.
Between February and June 2026, agents conducted undercover purchases. A private investigator bought a fake Louis Vuitton bag for $211—far below its $1,460 authentic price—and a counterfeit Gucci bag for $230, which usually retails for $1,150.
Louis Vuitton's senior crime control manager confirmed the falsity of the items after reviewing photographs.
In July, detectives executed a search warrant. They discovered an entire room outfitted like a retail store, with counterfeit items displayed for sale. During the operation, a buyer arrived at the residence to purchase the fake merchandise.
Pérez-Labrada also maintained a storage unit at 795 NW 84th St. containing additional counterfeit goods. The seized merchandise represented over 20 luxury brands, including Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Prada, among others.
According to the arrest report, private brand investigators estimated that the retail value of the seized fake merchandise, if real, would have been approximately $1,743,045.
Financial Trail of Over $112,000
Records from Zelle linked to Pérez-Labrada's business, Munekas Boutique LLC, showed more than 570 transactions between November 1, 2025, and April 14, 2026, totaling over $112,000.
Pérez-Labrada was not apprehended during the July raid because, as the police report stated, she had recently undergone major surgery.
During a court appearance, the judge was forthright: "She was selling fake handbags, correct?" a statement captured by Univision 23 Miami.
Repeat Offender: Arrested for the Same Crime Last Year
This isn't Pérez-Labrada's first encounter with the law for similar offenses. In July 2025, she was arrested at the same location with over 1,000 counterfeit Louis Vuitton items valued at more than a million dollars. She had brazenly told an undercover agent, "Look around and find what you like."
Charged with the same offense, she was released, only for authorities to discover her operating on an even larger scale a year later.
Charges and Potential Penalties
Pérez-Labrada faces charges related to the counterfeiting of products involving 1,000 items or more, with a total value of $20,000 or more. Under Florida law, this offense could lead to up to five years in prison and fines amounting to three times the retail value of the seized goods.
The judge set her bond at $7,500, and she was held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK).
This case is part of a series of similar operations dismantled in the Miami area, including the arrest of a jewelry store owner in Miami and Hialeah in February 2026 for dealing in counterfeit luxury items valued at more than $1.8 million.
Understanding Counterfeit Goods and Legal Repercussions
What are the potential penalties for selling counterfeit goods in Florida?
In Florida, selling counterfeit goods can result in up to five years of imprisonment and fines up to three times the retail value of the fake items.
How did the authorities become aware of Pérez-Labrada's illegal activities?
Authorities were alerted to Pérez-Labrada's activities through an anonymous tip received via CrimeStoppers, prompting an undercover investigation.
What brands were counterfeited in this case?
The seized counterfeit goods included imitations of brands like Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Prada, among others.