Half a million in fake euros seized in Romania

Counterfeit banknotes made by the criminal network circulated in at least 10 EU countries

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Agencies of the European Union, Banknote, Written communication, Articles, Europol, Economy, Currency, Counterfeit, Euro
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  • Counterfeit banknotes made by the criminal network circulated in at least 10 EU countries

    Europol supported the Romania authorities to dismantle an organised crime group counterfeiting euros and Romanian lei.

  • Law enforcement authorities from Austria, Belgium, Germany and Spain and the European Central Bank also assisted the investigation.
  • These banknotes, produced on paper, were later found in several EU countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia and Spain).
  • The investigation uncovered that the counterfeiters had recently acquired the necessary technology to use polymers and fake Romanian lei.
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