Counterfeit Currency Scheme Lands North Carolina Woman Behind Bars
A North Carolina woman has been sentenced in federal court to 30 months of probation, including six months of home detention with electronic monitoring and payment of restitution, on her conviction of conspiracy in a counterfeit currency scheme.
According to information presented to the court, Yorleidy Naranjo, 20, of Matthews, North Carolina, conspired with others both known and unknown to pass, or attempted to pass counterfeit currency in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Naranjo in a federal court in Pittsburgh.
Assistant United States Attorney Shardul S. Desai prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the United States Secret Service for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Naranjo.
The investigation revealed that Naranjo attempted to pass counterfeit currency on or about February 20, 2013, and March 5, 2013.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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