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James Wolff, 50, of Teaneck, NJ, was arraigned on Monday, Sept. 30, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced on Thursday, Oct. 3.
According to the district attorney, in June, an investigation found that Wolff knowingly possessed and submitted falsified bank statements to the Rockland County Surrogate’s Court and testified, under oath, to their validity.
The documents filed by the Wolff with the Rockland County Surrogate Court were falsely made, altered, and submitted, with the intent to deceive the court, Walsh said,
“As alleged, the defendant filed false bank statements with the court," Walsh said. "Trying to deceive the court is a serious offense and has consequences. I commend the investigation by the Rockland County DA Special Investigations Unit and thank our law enforcement partners who assisted with the case."
Wolff was charged with offering a false instrument for filing and criminal possession of a forged instrument following an investigation by the District Attorney’s Office Special Investigations Unit.
The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Investigations Unit investigated the case with the assistance of the Clarkstown Police Department.
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