MOUNT VERNON, NY — A fake license plate led to the discovery of fake vaccination cards, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Diana Finlay of Mount Vernon has been arraigned for possessing nearly two dozen fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination record cards, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said.
The 53-year-old was charged in Harrison Town Court on Tuesday with five counts of felony possession of a forged instrument. The DA's office made the arrest on September 23, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
"The District Attorney's Office will vigorously investigate and prosecute anyone who is found purchasing, possessing, making, or selling forged vaccination cards," Rocah said in a statement announcing the charges. "The health and safety of the public is our top priority, and we will not tolerate conduct that puts individuals at increased risk of the serious effects of COVID-19. Our investigation is ongoing and any individuals who may have relevant information about someone in possession of or selling fake vaccination cards are asked to contact our office."
On September 23, shortly before 5 p.m., Finlay was pulled over in Harrison after she was spotted driving a car with a forged New Jersey temporary registration license tag. Following her arrest, 21 forged COVID-19 vaccination record cards and three additional forged New Jersey temporary registration tags were found, according to investigators.
Finlay is scheduled to appear again in Harrison Town Court on December 7.
This case is being prosecuted by the Trials and Investigations Division Economic Crimes Bureau. Anyone with information about someone purchasing, in possession of, or selling fake vaccination cards, is asked to call the Westchester County District Attorney's Office at 914-955-TIPS (8477).
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