According to the Phu Tho Provincial Police Department, Nguyen An Binh, 36, from Lap Thach Commune, has been charged for infringing industrial property rights.
In late July, Lap Thach Commune Police inspected Binh's shop and found 156 watches bearing the Rolex, Omega, Longines, Orient and Tissot brands being displayed for sale. The owner was unable to produce invoices or documents proving the origin of the goods.
Police find 156 watches bearing counterfeit Rolex, Omega, Longines, Orient and Tissot trademarks on display at Nguyen An Binh's shop (Photo: Police).
Police said the watches showed signs of infringing industrial property rights linked to globally protected trademarks. Officers then seized and sealed all the items.
Nguyen An Binh works with police investigators (Photo: Police).
Phu Tho authorities are further investigating the case.