DRPS have charged a 33-year-old man in connection with an investigation into counterfeit currency used at multiple stores in the region.
According to the Financial Crimes Unit, between January 8 and March 14, the suspect allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills to purchase items from various electronic and clothing stores in Durham Region. Some store employees identified the counterfeit bills, and sales were declined.
Investigators linked the suspect to other similar incidents before making an arrest on Thursday, March 27. Police reported that officers seized more than $3,000 in counterfeit currency from the accused.
Authorities are continuing to investigate additional incidents involving similar counterfeit bills in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
A 33-year-old male from Toronto was charged. Police did not say whether the suspect was held for bail or released for an undertaking. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst Kane of Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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