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PPPD officers arrested a Midlothian man in an alleged Rolex scam

A Midlothian man offering to sell Rolex watches valued at $11,000 + for only $125 or best offer on Craigslist, attracted the attention of investigators and the Swiss company that makes the timepieces.

The seller, 44 years old, now faces is facing charges of Unlawful Use of a Trademark/ Counterfeiting Trademarks, after he sold a fake Rolex to a private investigator working undercover for the watchmaker.

The investigation began when Rolex and their investigators spotted the Craigslist ad for Rolex. An investigator set up a controlled buy of a Rolex in Palos Park.

The undercover investigator for Rolex and seller met in a Palos Park parking lot and made the sale. The investigation is continuing, and more charges are possible.



 

 

 

 


 

 

 


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