Alan Curtis Jarrell, 37, and Brian Keith Kiser, 38, both of Columbus, were arrested this week during a raid at their residence. Approximately $3,400 in counterfeit currency in various denominations as well as electronic media, paper, ink and other items used in the production of counterfeit cash were seized during the search of the home, according to a Secret Service press release.
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An increase in the amount of counterfeit currency passed in the Central Ohio area led investigators to the alleged counterfeiting activity of the organized group led by Jarrell and Kiser, the release stated.
They allegedly began by passing fake money at local fast food restaurants in Central Ohio, then branched out and began passing counterfeit currency at larger box stores and expanded to other cities in Ohio and Indiana.
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Both men were arrested on suspicion of intent to defraud by falsely making or forging obligations of the United States; intent to defraud, pass, publish or sell counterfeit U.S. currency; and selling, buying or transferring counterfeit U.S. currency, the release stated.
Charges also were filed against other members of the group, who are expected to be arrested soon.
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