A Muncie, Indiana, man is facing charges after allegedly using prop money to purchase a car through Facebook Marketplace, according to court documents.
Nathan Durden-Washpun, 38, is accused of giving a seller $1,500 in bills marked with the “propmoney.com” logo in exchange for a Chrysler 300. The accused sent someone to meet the seller and exchange the money as they towed the vehicle away.
It was early, dark, and the seller reportedly couldn’t see the cash. It wasn’t until later that they realized the money wasn’t real.
When investigators arrived, they say Durden-Washpun had spray-painted the vehicle in an attempt to conceal it. Court documents state he admitted to knowing the cash was counterfeit and working with others to pull off the deal.
Arrested after failing to appear
Police say the Chrysler was to be used to pay off a debt. He also failed to appear for a hearing in an unrelated case, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
The man is facing preliminary felony charges of conspiracy to commit auto theft, conspiracy to commit fraud, and conspiracy to commit forgery.
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