A Stanislaus County man has been brought to justice for his role in a brazen counterfeiting scheme.
Ronnie Douglas Fleming, 37, of Keyes, pleaded guilty today to passing a counterfeit obligation of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
According to court documents, from March to May 2022, Fleming passed counterfeit treasury bonds on 10 occasions at banks in the Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. The banks paid Fleming more than $134,000 for the bonds.
The case is the product of an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service with assistance from the Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Fogg is prosecuting the case.
Fleming is scheduled to be sentenced on November 28, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Fleming faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.
Passing a counterfeit obligation of the United States is a federal crime, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
With the guilty plea, Fleming has agreed to the forfeiture of any proceeds he obtained from the sale of the counterfeit bonds.
The case is a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting against financial crimes. The U.S. Secret Service and its partners work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who seek to undermine the financial system.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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