Pageland, SC – Tasha Ajibogun, 35, of Mableton, Georgia, confessed in federal court today to flooding a local Dollar General with fake cash. Ajibogun pled guilty to passing counterfeit $50.00 Federal Reserve Notes, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472 – a federal offense carrying serious weight.
The scheme unfolded on December 4, 2014, when Ajibogun brazenly used a counterfeit fifty-dollar bill to purchase merchandise at the Dollar General store located on South Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard. She didn’t stop there. The next day, officers with the Pageland Police Department tracked Ajibogun down and discovered she was carrying a stash of 22 more counterfeit $50.00 bills. It wasn’t a small-time operation.
Federal prosecutors, led by Assistant United States Attorney Brad Parham of the Florence office, built the case, presenting the evidence at the guilty plea hearing. The U.S. Attorney Beth Drake’s office confirmed the conviction, signaling a swift and decisive response to the attempted economic sabotage.
Ajibogun now faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence. Judge Bruce H. Hendricks of Charleston will determine her fate after reviewing a presentence report compiled by the U.S. Probation Office. The maximum penalty? A staggering 20 years behind bars, coupled with a hefty $250,000 fine, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
The investigation, a joint effort between the U.S. Secret Service and the Pageland Police Department, underscores the ongoing battle against counterfeit currency. Federal agents and local law enforcement worked in tandem to bring Ajibogun to justice, demonstrating a commitment to protecting the integrity of the nation’s financial system.
While the case originated in 2014, the guilty plea serves as a stark reminder that even older crimes can result in prosecution. Ajibogun’s actions weren’t simply a victimless offense; they represent a deliberate attempt to undermine the economy and erode public trust. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as sentencing approaches.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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