Okotoks RCMP say they have laid charges against a man for the use of counterfeit money.

Police conducted an investigation Jan. 1- 18 following a case where fake American money was used at the Petro-Canada in Aldersyde.

Daniel Derek Morgan, 31, was arrested and charged with 8 counts for possession of counterfeit money, four counts for uttering counterfeit money, one count of fraud, and one count of failing to comply with a probation order.

Morgan will appear in Okotoks Provincial Court on Feb. 1.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Okotoks RCMP at 403-995-6400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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