Suburban West Palm woman charged with selling counterfeit designer accessories - Sun-Sentinel
A suburban West Palm Beach woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly selling counterfeit high-end handbags and other accessories that were valued at more than $685,000.
Hetty F. Palan, 67, was released from the Palm Beach County Jail early Thursday after posting a $3,000 surety bond. She is charged with selling, offering or possessing counterfeited goods greater than $20,000.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies executed two search warrants on Wednesday at Palan's home in the 8000 block of Pioneer Road and at her storage unit in the 7000 block of Southern Boulevard.
During the 11 a.m. search at Palan's home, deputies found counterfeit dust covers, bags, jewelry and scarves from brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Tous, among others, the affidavit stated. The items recovered were valued at $120,650.
They also found ledgers and receipts that showed the transactions with customers.
In the laundry room of the home, deputies found a crimping tool "for manufacturing bags," receipt books, a Louis Vuitton catalog and multiple receipts, according to the affidavit.
The detective noted in the report that Palan's home was "set up as a retail store."
During the search at the storage unit, detectives found wallets, handbags and watches for brands such as Tory Burch, Chanel and Rolex. The value of the items recovered from the unit were valued at $565,000.
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