A daring operation in the heart of New York City has led to the downfall of a counterfeiting ring. At 44th Street and Broadway, Secret Service agents discovered a clandestine plant where five men were producing high-quality counterfeit $20 bills of the Federal Reserve. The discovery was a stunning surprise, and as a result, the agents confiscated $6,600 worth of the fake currency.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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