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5 Houston-area residents charged in $1 million Treasury check scheme
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This check was said to be a Treasury tax refund worth over $1 million. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against five individuals.
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against five individuals. The charges relate to a counterfeit check allegedly deposited into a business account. This check was said to be a Treasury tax refund worth over $1 million. Those charged have made their initial court appearances.
The indictment was unsealed and lists multiple counts against the defendants. It is known that the defendants are accused of attempting to access the funds from the counterfeit check.
Further information on the case and the allegations against the defendants is available from the original source.
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Category: Local Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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