Two men arrested in Ayia Napa over suspected counterfeit banknotes
Police arrested two 20-year-old men in Ayia Napa after five suspected counterfeit €200 banknotes were seized.
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of possessing and circulating counterfeit banknotes, police said on Friday. Five banknotes were seized as evidence and the two men remain in custody.
Suspected counterfeit notes
Police said officers were informed that two customers had attempted to pay for products at a business using banknotes believed to be counterfeit.
Officers went to the premises, where employees handed over two €200 banknotes that appeared to be counterfeit and identified the two individuals who had attempted to use them.
Investigation ongoing
Further examination found that the banknotes did not have the necessary security features, police said.
A total of five banknotes were seized as evidence. Police are continuing their investigation.
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