Miami-based tech CEO Onur Aksoy, known by aliases, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for selling fake Cisco equipment.

Aksoy pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, mail fraud, and wire fraud, facing a $100 million restitution payment.

The counterfeit operation compromised critical U.S. infrastructure, impacting the military, as well as schools and hospitals.

Despite previous warnings and orders to stop, Aksoy continued his fraudulent activities with assistance from Chinese suppliers.

The case underscores the severity of counterfeit schemes and serves as a deterrent, while emphasizing Cisco's dedication to product integrity and customer protection.