Police are looking for fraudsters for fake Rolex sales in Hanover

Police are looking for fraudsters for fake Rolex sales in Hanover

The police in Kassel and Hanover are looking for an unknown man who is suspected of selling fake Rolex watches. According to ffh.de , the suspect offered a supposedly real luxury watch via a classified ad. A 36-year-old man from North Hesse, who has specialist knowledge in jewelry and watches, was interested in the offer and adjusted to the meeting.

The meeting took place on November 26, 2024 near the Hanover main station, where the victim's sale was sold. Before the transfer of an average five -digit sum in cash, the buyer carefully checked the watch, the guarantee card and the purchase document. However, it later turned out that both the clock and the associated documents were fake. This revelation caused a significant shock to the buyer, who now has to deal with the consequences of fraud.

description of the suspect

The investigation has so far not led to the identification of the perpetrator, although initial information is available. The suspect is described as about 50 years old, with a size of 1.85 meters, normal stature, a white beard and glasses. He has crooked teeth and speaks German -free German. Some photos of the man who come from a video chat were published. This video chat took place one day before the fraud and could possibly provide decisive information on clarifying the case. The police ask for information on 0561-9100.

The problem of selling fake watches is in the context of a crime of billions of billions. nh24.de reports of the increase in such fraud and the increasing interest in fake luxury products, especially during the pandemic. Experts estimate that more than twice as many fake watches are exported into circulation as real products are exported. In addition, a large part of the turnover takes place via the Internet, where the illegal trading practices are flourishing.

background and developments

The problem of fake watches is not just a locally limited phenomenon, but an international business. According to north Schleswiger.dk , millions of fake watches and accompanying materials have been confiscated in recent years. The Swiss watch industry and corresponding associations are increasingly relying on destruction campaigns to combat fake goods. Two years ago, 15,000 fake watches were destroyed. The EU also estimates that almost seven percent of its imports are affected by imitated products.

Overall, the current developments not only show the urgency of the investigation in Kassel and Hanover, but also the need to sharpen consumers' awareness of the risk of buying fake products. The case could possibly have far -reaching implications for the market and the containment of such frauds.