Federal prosecutors in New York have unsealed indictments against two foreign nationals—Goran Spiridonov and Kristina Janeva, both citizens and residents of North Macedonia—for allegedly running a scam that targeted patriotic Trump supporters, particularly seniors, by selling worthless fake currency under the name “Trump Bucks.”
The Department of Justice confirmed the products had no connection to President Donald Trump, his campaign, the Trump Organization, or his administration. The defendants remain at large.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton warned: “Foreign scammers are using the Trump name to defraud Americans.” He stated that the alleged fraud specifically preyed on senior citizens due to their support for the President.
Prosecutors detail that Spiridonov and Janeva marketed counterfeit items, including “Golden Checks,” “Membership Booklets,” “Golden Badges,” “Trump Dollars,” “Trump Checks,” “Golden Trump Checks,” and “Diamond Bucks,” under banners such as the “Trump Rebate Banking System” or “TRB.” They falsely claimed these products were preloaded with tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in value, redeemable at banks during a Trump presidency, and that purchases would fund President Trump’s reelection campaign.
The alleged scheme operated from 2023 through present, utilizing online marketplaces and encrypted apps like Telegram. Federal prosecutors allege the defendants collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from American seniors nationwide.
Each defendant faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The Department of Justice urges Americans not to send money or personal financial information to anyone selling these items.
