Man charged after counterfeit money allegedly used to buy gold jewelry, DRPS says

A 23-year-old Cambridge man is facing multiple charges after a fraud investigation involving counterfeit Canadian currency, Durham Regional Police say. Police allege that between November 2025 and February 2026, the accused used Facebook Marketplace to buy gold jewelry from victims throughout Ontario, paying with counterfeit money before taking possession of the property.

Investigators determined the victims suffered a combined financial loss of more than $27,000, police say. On Oct. 27, 2026, the accused turned himself in to police and was arrested. Police say the accused used the Facebook account names "Slimeoo Miller," "Ty Johnson," "Ranny RF" and "Terran Miller Jr.," and believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Terran Miller, 23, of Cambridge, is charged with fraud over $5,000 (three counts), uttering counterfeit money (four counts), fraud under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts) and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. He was released on an undertaking. The charges have not been proven in court.

Investigators have learned the accused is also facing similar charges with eight other police services across Ontario, police say. Anyone who bought 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.