4 men from NY being sought in counterfeit money scheme across Pennsylvania

Counterfeit 4 men from NY being sought in counterfeit money scheme across Pennsylvania Fabian Coke, Fitzroy James, Christopher Nicholas and Gabriel Young are charged with organized retail theft and conspiracy By 6abc Digital Staff Friday, November 6, 2026 3:36PM Four men from New York are facing charges for allegedly using fake money to get real cash from stores across Pennsylvania. WPVI PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Four men from New York are facing charges for allegedly using fake money to get real cash from stores across Pennsylvania. The scheme hit stores in 16 counties, including Bucks, Chester and Montgomery. State Attorney General Dave Sunday says the men used counterfeit bills to buy merchandise at stores like Kohl's and Target, then returned it for real cash. The four men -- Fabian Coke, Fitzroy James, Christopher Nicholas and Gabriel Young -- are all charged with organized retail theft and conspiracy, according to officials. Foster mother being held without bail after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl found dead 2 hours ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon: Police 2 minutes ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff The scheme involved more than $20,000 in purchases and brought in at least $12,000. Authorities are still working to track down the men. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHESTER COUNTY COUNTERFEIT Bucks County man arrested for allegedly using fake money Fake 'movie money' circulating as real currency: Police Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls seized at Seattle airport Man pleads guilty for role in trying to sell counterfeit Kelce merch Watch Live ON NOW Foster mother arraigned after missing 10-year-old girl found dead 2 hours ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside salon 2 minutes ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police AccuWeather: Rain shifts east 2 hours ago Man previously let go by police wanted for killing high school senior Cops probe house fire after dozens of e-bikes, scooters found inside Man shot several times in Frankford drive-by shooting