Clairton Woman Admits Passing Counterfeit Money in Western Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy and passing and uttering counterfeit money, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.

Seleste M. Foster, 25, of Clairton, PA pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that between May 16, 2015 to June 12, 2015, Foster conspired and passed counterfeit $100, $50, and $20 FRNs throughout the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for February 16, 2018 at 9 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 45 years in prison, a fine of $750,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Shardul S. Desai is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Foster.