Miami Jewelers Accused of Selling $70,000 in Fake Luxury Watches

Counterfeit Watch Scheme Uncovered

• 🚨 Two jewelers, Jonathan Para and Paula Sanchez, are accused of selling fake high-end watches.
• 💰 The scheme defrauded a victim of over $70,000.

How the Scheme Unraveled

• 💡 The victim's suspicion grew when a purchased timepiece began to show signs of water damage.
• 🧐 An independent jeweler confirmed that the luxury watches were counterfeits.
• ⏳ One watch sold as new was discovered to be over 10 years old.

Investigation and Charges

• 🚫 When confronted, the suspects allegedly cut off all communication, blocking the victim on calls and social media.
• 🕵️ Detectives from the Miami Dade Sheriff's Office and Cape Coral Police Department executed a search warrant, seizing evidence and taking the pair into custody.
• ⚖️ Para and Sanchez are facing extradition to Miami Dade County on fraud charges.

Warning to Consumers

• ⚠️ Authorities believe there may be other victims and urge anyone who bought jewelry from the suspects to come forward.
• 🔍 Consumers are advised to ensure the authenticity of items before making significant purchases, especially high-value ones.