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Counterfeit Cash Kingspinned Down
Four defendants have been charged with passing counterfeit currency in Monroe County, NY, in a brazen scam that netted them $92,960 in fake bills, Grimy Times has learned.
The investigation, led by the United States Secret Service under the direction of Special Agent in Charge C. Todd Laster, began on February 9, 2015, after multiple passes of counterfeit currency were reported in Monroe County. According to the complaint, the counterfeit currency was being obtained from the New York City area and brought to the Rochester area to be distributed and passed.
Tiffany Key, 42, Shamell McCullough, 24, and Turemail McCullough, 23, all of Rochester, were identified in part by video surveillance and photographs from various victim merchants. Key and Shamell McCullough made an initial appearance this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson and were released on conditions. Turemail McCullough will make an initial appearance this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Payson.
Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, the defendants were involved in several alleged illegal transactions, including:
- On February 16, 2015, Tiffany Key passed $1,340 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Cicero, NY.
- On March 9, 2015, Tiffany Key and Shamell Mccullough passed $1,020 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Webster, NY.
- On March 9, 2015, Dashawn Sanders and Shamell Mccullough passed $900.00 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Irondequoit, NY.
- On March 10, 2015, Tiffany Key, Shamell Mccullough and Turemail Mccullough passed $1,640 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Greece, NY.
- On March 10, 2015, Tiffany Key and Dashawn Sanders passed $1,300.00 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Dollar General Store located in Greece, NY.
- On March 12, 2015, Dashawn Sanders passed $3,800.00 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Seneca Falls, NY.
- On March 17, 2015, Turemail Mccullough passed $980.00 in counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes at a Walmart located in Henrietta, NY.
The defendants are accused of passing a total of $92,960 in counterfeit currency. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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