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Reno police recently concluded a months-long investigation into a sophisticated check fraud scheme, apprehending four suspects involved in cashing counterfeit checks across Washoe County. The operation began in December 2021, with criminals using stolen identities from lost and stolen checks and IDs to produce fake documents and defraud local businesses. Two suspects were arrested in February, while the remaining two were taken into custody during a raid in March. The arrested individuals face charges including forgery, possession of fake documents, conspiracy, and identity theft. The schemes targeted local check-cashing businesses and stores, causing financial losses for unsuspecting victims. The Reno PD is continuing to investigate any remaining leads in this county-wide fraud operation.

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