counterfeit

Here is the picture of the Haitian Artist Jean Losier. He was caught creating counterfeit bills in his studio.

Artist Jean Losier has been charged with running a counterfeit operation. Between 2008-2014 he printed bills in $50 and $100 denominations. His method was to bleach $1 bills and superimpose $50 and $100 onto them.

Over six years Losier made more than $4.7 million. The phony bills have circulated in and outside the U.S.

He may spend up to 20 years in prison. Presently he is serving five years on a prior counterfeit charge.

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