Kankakee, IL – Authorities in Kankakee County have charged three out-of-state suspects with fraud after officers allegedly found them with counterfeit bills. Police in Momence reportedly caught the suspects with fake $100 bills, printing equipment, and materials.
According to the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office, fraud is a class 3 felony in Illinois, carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
Officials identified the suspects as Terry Daniel, 24, of Florida; Jalen Evans, 24, of South Carolina; and Cameron Stallings, 25, of Mississippi. They appeared in court Tuesday but were released under Illinois’ Safe-T Act, which classifies fraud as a non-detainable offense.
State’s Attorney Jim Rowe stated that law enforcement remains committed to stopping fraud that harms local businesses. He urged merchants to stay vigilant and use counterfeit detection techniques.
The U.S. Secret Service provides guidance on identifying fake currency at https://shorturl.at/sb7em. Authorities encourage anyone with information about counterfeit activity to contact local law enforcement immediately.
