Michael Dugan, Counterfeit Treasury Check Conspiracy and Identity Theft, California 2022

Fresno, CA - A Tulare County man is behind bars after cashing out over half a million dollars in counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks throughout California's Central Valley.

According to court documents, between June 2020 and January 2022, Michael Dugan, 49, of Exeter, worked with others to cash counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks at various locations throughout the region.

The checks were often written to appear in the names of other individuals, causing the cashing of counterfeit Treasury Checks worth over $500,000.

While carrying out these crimes, Dugan used the personal identifying information of another person, including their name, date of birth, driver's license number, and signature.

On [Fresno, CA], U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced Michael Dugan was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiracy, theft of public money, and aggravated identity theft.

This case was the product of an investigation by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Henry Z. Carbajal III prosecuted the case.

“Today’s sentence is a reminder that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is committed to aggressively investigating those who commit financial crimes impacting the tax administration and victimizing the citizens of our communities,” stated Special Agent in Charge Rod Ammari.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is committed to protecting the financial infrastructure of the United States by pursuing individuals that abuse the tax administration to further their identity theft schemes.

Michael Dugan, whose full name is Michael Dugan, is currently serving a 4-year prison sentence for conspiracy, theft of public money, and aggravated identity theft.

His crimes had a significant impact on the community, causing over $500,000 in damages.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/tulare-county-resident-sentenced-prison-counterfeit-treasury-check-conspiracy-and