A daring discovery in the unlikeliest of places – the oil filter of a car – led to the downfall of a Brooklyn, N.Y. couple accused of passing counterfeit money. On July 6, 1950, Hopewell, Virginia police and Secret Service agents arrested Paul and Mrs. Paul Ciraulo in a stunning sting operation.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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