Swatch controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Court finding on the Malaysian raid
The Malaysian High Court found the raid unlawful because it was conducted without a warrant and ordered the seized watches returned. The court also noted that the prohibition was gazetted only after the seizure.
2023
Malaysia seizure of Pride watches
Malaysia’s Home Ministry raided 13 Swatch outlets and seized 172 Pride-related watches over three days. Swatch challenged the action, arguing that the products did not violate applicable law at the time of seizure.