Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Counterfeit Money OperationA Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to prison for making and passing counterfeit bills. According to authorities, Shawn V. Jones, 43, of Pittsburgh, Pa., made and passed $1,000 in photocopied counterfeit federal reserve notes in $20 and $10 denominations between Dec. 9 through Dec. 12, 2011.The counterfeit money was used at a local pub on Dec. 13, 2011.United States District Judge Mark Hornak imposed the sentence on Jones, who was convicted of making and passing counterfeit money.Jones was sentenced to one year and a day of incarceration.Assistant United States Attorney Paul E. Hull prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Jones.This case serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and reporting suspicious activity.It is unclear if Jones will appeal the sentence.A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service declined to comment on the case.Jones is currently serving his sentence at a federal correctional facility.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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