Male Arrested in Counterfeit Currency Investigation
A male is facing multiple charges following a fraud investigation involving counterfeit Canadian currency.
Between November 2025 and February 2026, the accused used Facebook Marketplace to purchase gold jewelry from victims throughout Ontario. The accused paid for the jewelry using counterfeit money before taking possession of the property.
Investigators determined the victims suffered a combined financial loss of more than $27,000.
On October 27, 2026, the accused turned himself in to police and was arrested.
The investigation revealed the accused was using the Facebook account names "Slimeoo Miller", "Ty Johnson", "Ranny RF", and "Terran Miller Jr." Police believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Terran MILLER, 23-years-old, of Cambridge, is charged with: Fraud Over $5,000 x3, Uttering Counterfeit Money x4, Fraud Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x3, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.
The accused was released on an undertaking.
Investigators have learned the accused is also facing similar charges with eight other police services across Ontario. A photo MILLER is being released as police believe there may be other victims.
Anyone who purchased or sold jewelry through Facebook Marketplace and believes they may have been victimized is encouraged to contact their local police service.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5371.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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