A California bar owner was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to customers.
Todd Anderson, 59, of Clements in San Joaquin County, was charged with identity theft, forging government documents, and falsifying medical records.
As of Wednesday evening, Anderson was out of jail on $380,000 bail, according to a report by ABC 10 of Sacramento.
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“Greed is usually a big motivating factor in these types of cases,” said San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar.
It’s unclear how many fake cards were sold, but Luke Blehm, deputy division chief at the Alcoholic Beverage Control, said his team gathered about 30 blank cards, laminating machines, laminate, and cutters.
The agency said it expects a bartender for the Old Corner Saloon who allegedly participated in the scheme will also be arrested, according to the local report.
Investigators said the cards were being sold for about $20 apiece, ABC 7 of Los Angeles reported.
The district attorney’s office said Anderson could face jail or state prison time, as well as have his liquor license permanently suspended or revoked.
Anderson is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on May 18.
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The Washington Examiner reached out to the Old Corner Saloon for comment.
