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Gobles Today
By the People, for the People
Gobles Teen Arrested for $36,400 Counterfeit Cash Scheme
Michigan State Police seized over 360 fake $100 bills after a Facebook Marketplace transaction went wrong.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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An 18-year-old man from Gobles, Michigan was arrested and charged with possession of counterfeit bills and uttering and publishing after he and another suspect allegedly used fake $100 bills to purchase a designer belt through Facebook Marketplace. During the investigation, Michigan State Police seized approximately $36,400 in counterfeit currency from the teen's home.
Why it matters
Passing counterfeit currency is a serious federal crime, and this case highlights the continued prevalence of such schemes despite the widespread use of digital payments and law enforcement efforts to combat this type of fraud. The large amount of fake bills seized also raises concerns about the potential impact on the local community if the suspects had succeeded in circulating the currency.
The details
According to the Michigan State Police, troopers from the Paw Paw Post responded to a forgery and counterfeiting complaint after the two suspects allegedly showed up to a Facebook Marketplace meet-up in Pine Grove Township and paid with fake $100 bills. Authorities were able to track the suspects to a nearby home, where they seized approximately $36,400 in counterfeit currency.
- On February 26, 2026, Michigan State Police responded to the forgery and counterfeiting complaint.
The players
18-year-old Gobles man
The primary suspect who was arrested and charged with possession of counterfeit bills and uttering and publishing.
20-year-old Plainwell man
The second suspect who was arrested on an unrelated outstanding warrant.
Michigan State Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to the complaint and seized the counterfeit currency.
What’s next
The investigation is still ongoing, and the 18-year-old Gobles man is currently being held in the Van Buren County Jail on the charges.
The takeaway
This case serves as a stark reminder that even in the digital age, counterfeit currency schemes continue to persist, and the consequences for those involved can be severe. It highlights the importance of being vigilant when conducting transactions, especially through online platforms, and the need for ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat this type of financial fraud.
