Overview

• Los Angeles police entered Cool Kicks’ Melrose shop during a WhatNot auction stream and arrested founder Adeel Shams on camera.
• Booking records list the LAPD Bunco/Forgery Division, which investigates fraud and counterfeit goods cases.
• Footage circulated on Reddit, and separate images online appeared to show officers impounding dozens of Nike-branded sneakers.
• Reports have linked the action to possible counterfeit sales, but authorities have not issued an official explanation and no charges have been publicly confirmed.
• A booking record shows Shams was released just after midnight, and a hearing is scheduled for October 23 at Los Angeles Superior Court.