Numerous iPhone 5 cases appearing in China

It appears that in China there have been quite a few iPhone 5 casings popping up. We’re not sure if these case manufacturers know something the rest of the tech world doesn’t, or if they’re just taking a shot and hope that it lands. Last time the design specs for the iPad 2 were leaked which led to several Foxconn employees getting into serious legal trouble, so could we be seeing a repeat of history?

It is a pretty lucrative business if case manufacturers have iPhone 5 cases available when the device is launched since everyone who gets their hands on the phone will immediately want to protect it. I know I do, so while we’re sure that these cases if real, probably got the specs illegally. For those who have been waiting for the iPhone 5 then this could be an indication that the phone is indeed in production and will be arriving soon.