Federal charges have been filed against five individuals. They are accused of attempting to cash a counterfeit check. The check is reportedly worth over $1 million.

A grand jury indictment was returned on July 22. The defendants have made their initial court appearances. The indictment alleges that the counterfeit check was deposited into a business account.

The defendants then attempted to access the funds. Further details about the case are available, including the names and ages of the defendants and the specifics of the indictment.