A major counterfeiting operation led to the arrest of an individual in possession of a significant number of counterfeit banknotes, according to the Senegalese authorities. This seizure, carried out in the framework of a targeted investigation, highlighted the ongoing efforts to curb the circulation of counterfeit money in the country. L’individuel, whose l’identité n’a pas encore été dévoilée, was arrested with a total of 380 faux billets, répartis comme suit: 80 so-called “black” banknotes, a term often associated with counterfeit banknotes manufactured with specific techniques to deceive detection systems; 300 billets de couleur verte, probably imitating the banknotes in circulation in the CFA area. The total value of these counterfeit notes is estimated at 3 800 000 FCFA (three million eight hundred thousand CFA francs), or approximately 5 800 euros. This seizure constitutes a significant step in the fight against financial crime, which affects the local economy and confidence in the currency. L’individu arrêté has been placed in custody for interrogation.
He was arrested in Senegal following a police operation that uncovered a counterfeiting ring.
