Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Sussex, N.B., in connection with an investigation into the use of counterfeit money in the Sussex area.
The Sussex RCMP has recently received several reports from many local businesses that counterfeit Canadian $100 bills have been used to purchase goods and services. The bills all have the same serial number: LGQ03229158.
On September 12, 2024, police arrested an 18-year-old man from Sussex in connection with this investigation. However, counterfeit bills are still circulating in the community. The 18-year-old man was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Saint John Provincial Court on December 11, 2024.
Many of the bills have identifiable markings indicating they are fake:
- Some are of poor quality
- Different material is used
- Different sizes and shapes
- Several of the bills have five black, double bars on both sides of the bill.
It is an offence to recirculate a counterfeit bill. If you come into contact with what you believe is counterfeit currency, report it to police. For more information on detecting counterfeit bills, visit the following links:
- Counterfeit prevention (Bank of Canada)
- Bank notes: Resources for retailers (Bank of Canada)
Anyone with information that could help the investigation into counterfeit bills in the Sussex area is asked to contact the Sussex RCMP at 506-726-5222. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimenb.ca.
Investigation is ongoing.