On January 26th, Perth County OPP received a report from a victim who had purchased antique currency from an online website but after some investigation it was found to be counterfeit.
OPP, alongside the West Region Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Mill Street West in Perth East.
As a result a 45 year old was arrested and charged with Advertising and Dealing Counterfeit Money, Possessing Counterfeit Money and Failure to Comply with a Release Order.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.