On 10/6, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police investigation agency indicted nine defendants to investigate charges of smuggling and infringement of industrial property rights. These charges are connected to a large-scale ring producing and selling counterfeit world-renowned brand jewelry.

Investigators inspecting evidence in the case. Lam Son

According to the investigation, the Economic Police Department of Thanh Hoa Provincial Police discovered numerous online stores regularly advertising jewelry products styled after many world-renowned brands.

The products were marketed as "high-end craftsmanship", "original designs", and "custom-made". They were accompanied by luxurious images, consultation services, and live stream sales to build customer trust.

Investigators determined that the transaction volume for these "high-end" jewelry items increased significantly, generating substantial revenue, but with signs of unproven origin.

Police taking testimony from Dao Thuy Trang. Lam Son

Expanding the investigation, the Economic Police Department, in coordination with Ho Chi Minh City Police, worked with 20 individuals. These included managers, sales staff, and craftsmen from Helia Fine Jewelry Co., Ltd. and Wii Diamonds Co., Ltd., both directed by Nguyen Van Huy.

At the investigation agency, Dao Thuy Trang, deputy director of Helia Fine Jewelry Co., Ltd., stated that the company was licensed to trade jewelry products under the Helia brand, which the company designed itself.

However, during its operations, Trang and her staff contacted Nguyen Van Phuc to produce and process numerous counterfeit products of famous brands such as: Cartier, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chrome Hearts.

In addition to domestic production, this group also ordered counterfeit brand products from abroad and brought them to Vietnam for consumption.

Searching related locations, authorities seized over 300 counterfeit jewelry items, including: rings, necklaces, bracelets. They also found numerous machines and equipment used for crafting, such as: laser welding machines, polishing machines, gold rolling machines, engraving machines, and a large quantity of chemicals.

Nguyen Van Phuc at the investigation agency. Lam Son

Authorities allege that from 2022 until their discovery, the ring introduced over 10,000 counterfeit products of famous brands to the market, illegally profiting approximately 30 billion VND.

Currently, those indicted include: Dao Thuy Trang, 27 years old; Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, 26 years old; Pham Van Duc, 32 years old; Ho Khac Chau, 38 years old; Nguyen Van Huy, 33 years old; Tran Nguyen Tram Anh, 35 years old; Tran Duy Phu, 44 years old, all residing in Ho Chi Minh City; Nguyen Van Phuc, 38 years old and Nguyen Thi Bich Tram, 21 years old, both residing in Dong Thap.

Le Hoang