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Warning to Businesses after Suspect Charged for Counterfeit Currency

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are warning businesses in York Region after a suspect was found to be in possession of counterfeit currency.

On January 15, 2026, officers responded to the report of a fraud in the area of Yonge Street and Green Lane, in the Town of East Gwillimbury. The suspect attended multiple businesses in the plaza, using counterfeit $100 bills to purchase small items to maximize a gain in legitimate currency.

The suspect was quickly located by police and taken into custody.

At the time of his arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of seven counterfeit $100 bills, all bearing the same serial number GKV9181892.

A similar incident, which is still under investigation, occurred on January 6, 2026, in Richmond Hill.

York Regional Police reminds businesses and the public who use buy-and-sell sites to always exercise caution when accepting $100 bills. 

Charged:

  • Dominic COLEMAN, 20, of the City of Toronto

Charges:

  • Utter Counterfeit Money x5
  • Possession of Counterfeit Money
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

Crime prevention tips:

  • Each bill will have its own serial number. Be sure to check the serial numbers if given multiple bills.
  • Inspect the window on the bill and ensure the tiny numbers in it match the denomination.
  • Ensure the portrait in the window matches the main portrait.
  • Ensure the image in the window changes colour.
  • When running your finger over the main portrait, the ink should feel raised.
  • The maple leaf window should house tiny numbers when looked through a small, bright light source.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7142, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. To leave an anonymous tip online, visit www.1800222tips.com.

Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview.

 Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
                     26-16655 / 16766
                     January 20, 2026