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Jeweler Sentenced for $1.7M Rolex Scam | Irvine News
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Summary
A jeweler in Orange County just got five years for swindling 32 victims out of $1.7 million by selling fake Rolexes — promising delivery but pocketing cash and vanishing. He preyed on buyers desperate for luxury watches, demanding full payment upfront with no return policy. When victims demanded refunds, he vanished — until the California DOJ caught up. After pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, he’s now facing prison time — a stark reminder that fraud won’t fly when you’re stealing from people’s trust. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b3342aadbc177a0 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews