Counterfeit Cash Kingpin Busted in Maine
In a shocking turn of events, John E. Williams, a 33-year-old man from Gray, Maine, has pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit United States currency. According to court documents, Williams used fake $100 and $50 bills to buy goods worth $18.51 and $50, respectively, at local stores in Windham.
The counterfeits were created with an inkjet printer and bleached currency of lower denominations, adding an extra layer of sophistication to the crime. Authorities were hot on Williams’ trail after he used the fake bills at Advanced Auto Parts and the Big Apple store on November 15 and 26, 2012, respectively.
Law enforcement agents searched Williams’ residence in Raymond and his vehicles on November 28, 2012, and seized counterfeiting materials, effectively bringing an end to his illicit operation. Williams is now facing up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both, for his crimes.
The case was a collaborative effort between the United States Secret Service and local police departments, including the Scarborough, Windham, Raymond, Paris, Oxford, Saco, Kittery, and Auburn Police Departments, as well as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Williams’ sentencing will take place after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office. As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain: Williams’ days as a counterfeit cash kingpin are numbered.
Contact Assistant United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank for more information: (207) 780-3257.
U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced the guilty plea, marking a significant victory in the fight against financial crimes in Maine.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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