A federal jury in Mississippi has returned a guilty verdict against 39-year-old Woodie Bufkin, Jr. of Walnut Grove, for attempting to pass counterfeit one hundred dollar bills at the Silver Star Casino in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
According to U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis, Bufkin was found guilty of possessing and passing five counterfeit one hundred dollar bills at the casino.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and the Choctaw Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney John M. Dowdy, Jr. prosecuted the case.
Bufkin faces a maximum penalty of twenty years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He will be sentenced on June 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. by Judge Carlton W. Reeves.
The Silver Star Casino, where Bufkin attempted to pass the counterfeit bills, is located in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Bufkin’s guilty verdict is a significant blow to those who attempt to pass counterfeit bills in Mississippi.
With the increasing use of technology to create counterfeit bills, it is essential for businesses and individuals to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity.
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- Paul D. Allen, Bank Fraud and Conspiracy, Mississippi 2023 · Tennessee
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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