Yavapai County Deputies Bust $1.25M Multistate Bill Washing Counterfeit Scheme
Key Takeaways
- Two suspects from Las Vegas arrested near Ash Fork in a multi-state counterfeit scheme.
- Authorities described the case as a multistate counterfeit cash operation.
- Bust occurred along Interstate 40 near Ash Fork, west of Flagstaff.
Counterfeit Scheme Uncovered
Deputies arrested two suspects engaged in a multistate counterfeit cash operation.
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Special Crimes Unit found specialized currency paper, ink, gloves, and partially printed bills.
The bill washing process removes ink from genuine bills and reprints them in higher denominations.
Seized materials were sufficient to produce approximately $1.25 million in counterfeit currency.
Suspects Identified and Charged
The suspects were identified as 40-year-old Leeclark Fallah of Las Vegas and 46-year-old Kenneh Pisco.
They were booked on multiple charges including forgery and money laundering.
The investigation remains a Yavapai County case.
Neither suspect has entered a plea.
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