Arrests in north over counterfeit euros

TURKISH Cypriot police are investigating a case of counterfeit euro notes which they claim came from the government-controlled areas.

According to Thursday’s Kibris, €265,600 worth of counterfeit money in the form of €50 fake notes were found. Four people have been arrested, including one Greek Cypriot.

The four were allegedly trying to spend the fake notes in supermarkets, various companies and elsewhere.

 

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