WHITE RIVER, SD – Gabriel Angelo May, 38, of White River, South Dakota, is facing serious federal charges after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly flooding the local economy with fake cash. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the indictment, detailing accusations of both Passing Counterfeit Obligations of the United States and Possession of Counterfeit Obligations of the United States.
According to court documents, May allegedly attempted to pass forged bills on two separate occasions on March 15, 2018. The following day, March 16, 2018, authorities claim they found May in possession of additional falsely made, forged, and counterfeit obligations. The specifics of where and how these transactions occurred remain tightly guarded as the investigation continues.
May appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on May 7, 2018, entering a plea of not guilty to the indictment. If convicted, May could face a hefty penalty: up to 20 years in federal custody, a fine of up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release after serving his time. He would also be required to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and could be ordered to pay restitution to any victims impacted by the alleged scheme.
The case is a joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Secret Service is leading the investigation, with support from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the Sully County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office. Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is tasked with prosecuting the case, and will be presenting the evidence against May in court.
Currently, May is being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, awaiting trial. A trial date has been set for July 10, 2018, at which point the government will need to prove May’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s critical to remember that these are merely accusations at this stage, and May is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it develops, providing updates on the proceedings and any further details that emerge. The use of counterfeit currency undermines the integrity of the financial system and is taken seriously by federal authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges or suspects.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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