More People come forward in probe of Willow Gen diamond jewleler
So far about one dozen people have come forward with clams about San Jose jeweler selling them poor quality diamonds.
One buyer even stated that he found out that the diamonds that he bought from the company in-fact weren’t even diamonds at all but that they were cubic zirconium.
After police launched an investigation against Gerald Dan Makoma he finally came forward with at statement. “I regret that I did do that, and I deeply regret that. And I’ve been doing everything I can to make it right.”
Many people mentioned to police that Mokma had a gun in the store for protection. Since that the gun has been recovered and is being stored with police for safe keeping.
One women recalls having her diamonds reappraised after hearing rumors that Mokma shop was robbed and found out that almost all of her pieces were sold to her for much more than there actual value.
According to police Mokma finally confessed to fabricating that robbery and shooting him self in the leg. Mokma was charged with two misdemeanors related to the robbery; including making a false police report and reporting a false emergency.
Mokma pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve 20 days-in a weekend work program and received a two year court parole.
Police say that after there investigation is finished they will be handing this over to the district attorney’s office.