A Garland, Texas woman has been charged with four counts of possession of counterfeit obligations in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
According to the indictment, Danielle Rose Escalante, age 31, did with intent to defraud, possess four counterfeit obligations of the United States on or about December 13, 2016.
The charges arose from an investigation by the District 18 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Secret Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson is handling the case.
The indictment alleges that Escalante’s actions are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472, punishable by no more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both for each count.
Escalante is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Muskogee, Oklahoma – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the April 2017 Federal Grand Jury.
The indictment against Escalante highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of our financial system and the need for vigilance in identifying and preventing counterfeiting.
The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
Danielle Rose Escalante, age 31, of Garland, Texas
Possession Of A Counterfeit Obligation (4 Counts)
Muskogee, Oklahoma
December 13, 2016
No sentence or outcome information is available at this time.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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