Jeweler who sold Cardi B $3M Rolex faces allegations in $5M Birkin theft
Rapper Cardi B recently acquired a rare “Barbie” Rolex Daytona, valued at $3 million, from online celebrity jeweler Eric Mavani. However, Mavani is now embroiled in a legal dispute related to the alleged theft of luxury goods from a Florida woman.
Mavani, known online as Eric the Jeweler, boasts a substantial social media following of over 400,000 and frequently posts photos with celebrities such as Tom Brady, Drake, and Kim Kardashian.
According to a lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Mavani is accused, alongside three other men, of defrauding Miami-based luxury bag seller Debra Kent. The lawsuit seeks $13.8 million in damages.
The complaint alleges that Mavani assisted RD William Whittington, star of the “Million Dollar Wheels” television series, in exploiting Kent’s vulnerable state while she was recovering from an undisclosed illness that required a medically induced coma. Whittington, a long-time customer of Kent’s, reportedly requested approximately $5 million worth of merchandise during this period.
The lawsuit claims Whittington instructed Kent to initiate a wire transfer and subsequently provided Mavani with around 23 Hermès Birkin bags, valued at approximately $1.5 million, due to an outstanding debt.
Legal representatives for Kent allege that Mavani resold some of the stolen purses and denied any involvement when questioned. The complaint further asserts that Mavani was aware of the fraudulent nature of the transactions.
Requests for comment from attorneys representing Whittington, Mavani, and Kent have not been returned.
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