Finance Ministry investigators arrest one for selling counterfeit money
The investigation service also said it was working to “identify and expose” other persons involved in the case. Photo: Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance
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The Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance on Thursday arrested one individual for selling counterfeit money in large quantities.
Police found the suspect had sold 185 units of counterfeit ₾20 (7.7$) bills at various trade facilities in Tbilisi and received “illegal material gain”.
The investigation service also said it was working to “identify and expose” other persons involved in the case.
The crime is punishable by imprisonment for four to seven years.
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The Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia on Tuesday arrested two individuals for selling counterfeit currency.
The Investigation Service of Georgia’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday arrested four individuals for selling counterfeit currency in large quantities.
The Investigation Service of Georgia’s Ministry of Finance on Thursday said its professionals had arrested one individual for selling counterfeit currency.
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