Brooklyn Woman Busted for Counterfeit Cash Scam in Wetzel County

A 36-year-old Brooklyn woman has admitted to passing counterfeit bills at businesses in Wetzel County, West Virginia, federal authorities said.

Tanisha Bynoe, 36, of Brooklyn, New York, faces up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to uttering counterfeit obligations, according to court documents.

Bynoe was passing counterfeit bills at various businesses in Wetzel County, where she was eventually caught and charged with the crime. The United States Secret Service investigated the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Conklin is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided over the case, which is now proceeding in federal district court.

Bynoe’s guilty plea comes as a blow to those who thought they could get away with passing fake cash in the Mountain State. ‘Counterfeiting is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for individuals and businesses,’ said a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to root out these types of crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.’

The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement is keeping a close eye on those who try to pass off fake cash in West Virginia. Businesses are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date, where a federal district court judge will determine Bynoe’s sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

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