Media & Press Inquiries:

For media inquiries, interviews, or further documentation, please contact:

Jacob Avital

Owner, 5 towns Jewelry Buyers

Phone: 516-212-5036

Email: media@justiceinNY.com

Official Press Release (March 27, 2025):

"Trusted Jewelers Charged with ‘Kidnapping’ Customer—DA Now Offers Minor Violations"

Official Dismissal Letter (April 3, 2025):

"Office of the District Attorney"

Legal Representation:

David S. Smith, Esq. Smith & King, LLC Phone: (917) 596-5885‬
Eric Franz, Esq. Law Offices of Eric Franz, LLC Phone: (212) 355-2200
Kevin J. Keating, Esq. Phone: (516) 222-1099

Individuals Arrested:

Jacob Avital

Dov Avital

Daniel Avital

Reward Information ($20,000):

Offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to arrests of individuals involved in this jewelry fraud ring.

Email: tips@justiceinNY.com

Phone: 516-212-5036