McAllen man charged for allegedly selling more than 100 counterfeit items from his home
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A 23-year-old McAllen resident, Hazael Martinez, was arrested for allegedly selling over 100 counterfeit items valued at approximately $4,055 from his home. The Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force began investigating him in January 2024. Martinez reportedly used social media, including a Telegram account, to sell counterfeit products such as Louis Vuitton and Rolex items. He was arrested on April 30, 2026, on four felony warrants, and authorities found 119 counterfeit items during a search of his residence. Martinez claimed to have purchased the items from China and other locations. He is currently held on a $25,000 bond.
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