Glenn Thomas Berger, a 50-year-old resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida, has pleaded guilty to trafficking in counterfeit golf putter grips. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Berger admitted to selling thousands of fake “Scotty Cameron” branded grips through an online platform and shipping them via the U.S. mail.
Court documents indicate that Berger owns and operates a sporting goods company. Between November 2020 and at least August 2024, he sold and shipped more than $170,000 worth of counterfeit products.
Berger faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $2 million. He has agreed to forfeit $170,570.45 in proceeds obtained from his illegal activities. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick L. Darcey.
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe stated: “Glenn Thomas Berger (50, Lehigh Acres) has pleaded guilty to trafficking in counterfeit golf putter grips. Berger faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and up to a $2 million fine. Berger has agreed to forfeit $170,570.45 in proceeds obtained from the offense.”
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