Jewelers accused of selling fake high-end watches in Miami-Dade
Authorities believe there may be more victims
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Two people are facing charges after investigators say they sold counterfeit high-end watches in a scheme that defrauded a victim of more than $70,000.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said Jonathan Parra and Paula Sanchez, both known jewelers, were arrested in Cape Coral with the help of local police.
Detectives allege the pair misrepresented luxury watches as authentic, including one that was sold as new but was more than 10 years old.
According to authorities, the victim became suspicious after one of the watches allowed water inside. A certified jeweler later confirmed the timepieces were fake.
When the victim tried to confront Parra and Sanchez, investigators said the two cut off contact and blocked the victim on social media.
Authorities said they executed a search warrant at the suspects’ residence in Cape Coral, where they were taken into custody.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims, citing the couple’s long-standing involvement in the jewelry business.
Parra and Sanchez are awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade County.
Anyone who believes they’re a victim of fraud is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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