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Hung Yen shop owner prosecuted over 2,134 counterfeit watches

Police in Hung Yen Province on October 24 announced the prosecution of Pham Van Duong, 64, over alleged industrial property rights violations linked to counterfeit watches.

On August 6, authorities inspected Duong’s shop and discovered a large quantity of wristwatches suspected of bearing counterfeit trademarks. They seized 2,134 watches across 18 product types, carrying 10 brands: Rolex, Omega, Tissot, Versace, Casio, Rado, Orient, Longines, Seiko and Hublot.

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Counterfeit watches bearing famous brands seized by police (Photo: Hung Yen Police).

An investigation found that all the watches were counterfeit goods bearing trademarks protected in Vietnam, with a total value of more than VND 490 million (approximately USD 18,956).

The Security Investigation Agency of Hung Yen Provincial Police Department is handling the case in accordance with the law.

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