Counterfeiting Ring Busted in North Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. – In a bold move to combat financial fraud, two individuals have been sentenced for their role in a counterfeiting scheme.

According to evidence presented in court, Larry Maurice Malmay, 36, of Zwolle, La., and Kellie Amanda Craig, 29, of Many, La., were involved in making counterfeit Federal Reserve notes.

A Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Deputy arrived at Craig’s home on June 12, 2012, in response to a domestic complaint. While speaking with Craig, authorities discovered counterfeit $20 bills in the residence. Craig told authorities that Malmay and another person had printed the majority of the fake Federal Reserve notes.

A search of the home revealed cut and uncut counterfeit bills, a paper cutter, cotton paper, and a printer. Malmay later confessed to authorities that he planned to print $16,500 worth of fake money to pay a drug dealer.

The U.S. Secret Service-Shreveport Office and the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert W. Gillespie Jr. prosecuted the case.

Larry Maurice Malmay was sentenced to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Kellie Amanda Craig received five years of probation. The equipment and items used to produce the counterfeit money were ordered forfeited to the government.

With the successful prosecution of this case, authorities hope to send a strong message that counterfeiting will not be tolerated in North Louisiana. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.

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