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Counterfeit Securities Scheme Unfolds in South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina – In a shocking turn of events, 49-year-old Howard Dillon of Myrtle Beach has entered a guilty plea in federal court on charges of Conspiracy to Manufacture and Pass Counterfeit Securities.
According to the evidence presented, between August 2015 and January 2016, Dillon and his co-conspirators were involved in a widespread counterfeit securities scheme. The group would steal checks from mailboxes in Horry and Georgetown Counties, using the genuine bank account and routing numbers to create fake checks.
The defendants would then use fraudulent driver’s licenses bearing their photographs but in other persons’ names to pass these counterfeit checks at various businesses. The checks were used to purchase merchandise at one store, which was then exchanged for cash at another location in the same chain.
US Attorney Beth Drake stated that the maximum penalty for the crime is a fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for 5 years, plus a special assessment of $100. The case was investigated by agents of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with Assistant US Attorney Brad Parham handling the case.
The guilty plea marks a significant blow to the counterfeit securities ring, which had been operating in the region for over a year. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting against financial crimes.
Howard Dillon’s sentencing is set to take place after the presentence report has been prepared by the U.S. Probation Office. The case highlights the need for continued efforts to combat financial crimes and protect the public from the devastating effects of counterfeit securities.
Contact Person: Lance Crick (864) 282-2100 for more information on this case.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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