Counterfeit watches David Thai

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a counterfeit rolex watch bought in new york city


thai’s lucrative source of income sale of fake rolex , cartier watches, industry had spent several years trying monopolize. thai’s primary method of forcing local merchants , shopkeepers in canal street buy watches simple; leader of violent band of criminals, thai didn’t need subtle: “buy watches or i’ll kill you.” on other occasions, david went out on own present himself conciliator between local merchants , own gang, claiming stop vietnamese youths extorting , robbing businesses, if purchased merchandise.


in 1988, thai s profits grew, new york police became increasingly aware of thai’s illegal watch business; raided canal street store on multiple occasions. in response, on 1 instance, when police gathered in front of david’s store on canal street, thai ordered members shower police firecrackers top of building. after several successive police raids however, thai claimed have cost him $100,000, thai decided order 1 of gang members blow police vehicle. explosion severely damaged unattended police vehicle , wounded 2 officers while eleven bystanders suffered minor injuries. in instance, when thai’s illegal counterfeit watch business came under watchful eye of private investigator leech, david rumored have put contract on leech’s life.


in 1989, thai charged criminal possession of forgery devices, being accused of possessing 41 printing stamps allegedly used alter 2000 wristwatches imprinting them brand names such rolex , cartier. david moved dismiss charges, contending fact possession of forgery devices fails prove acted intent defraud. thai’s motion dismiss charges denied.


when david thai arrested on murder charges alongside several other indictments, boasted on tv program 48 hours made $13 million sale of counterfeit watches in 1988 alone.








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