A California bar owner was arrested after allegedly selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards at his establishment, officials say.
A bar owner was arrested Wednesday over allegations that he was selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards at his establishment in California.
An investigation was opened after California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received a complaint about fake cards being sold at the Old Corner Saloon in Clements, about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento.“It is disheartening to have members in our community show flagrant disregard for public health in the midst of a pandemic,” Salazar said. “Distributing, falsifying or purchasing fake COVID-19 vaccine cards is against the law and endangers yourself and those around you.
Anderson was released on bail Wednesday and is scheduled for an arraignment on May 18, the district attorney’s office said. It's unclear if he has retained an attorney. The FBI issued a public service announcement warning against the sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination cards in late March after they began to appear online. The agency also advised those who have had their vaccinations not to post photos of their cards on social media to avoid exposing their personal information.
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