Police have removed a significant quantity of counterfeit currency from circulation following an investigation into fraudulent transactions in Auckland.
The Counties Manukau West Enquiries Team has been investigating a series of incidents involving suspicious purchases through Facebook Marketplace in recent months.
“Police have received multiple reports involving a man who allegedly arranged to buy items via the platform and insisted on paying with cash,” says Sergeant Pam Dravitski.
“It is alleged the individual used counterfeit banknotes to complete the transactions before leaving with the goods.”
After collating reports with similar patterns, investigators identified a suspect and executed a search warrant at a property in Ōtara late last week.
“During the search, police located approximately \$6,000 in counterfeit currency, along with equipment believed to be used in the production of fake banknotes,” says Sergeant Dravitski.
A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is currently facing six charges of obtaining by deception.
Sergeant Dravitski confirms that the investigation remains active, and further charges or arrests may follow.
“Local business associations frequently raise concerns with us about the challenges their members face due to counterfeit transactions,” she says. “We aim to raise awareness whenever there’s a noticeable increase in the circulation of fake currency.”
Police remain committed to identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in the production and use of counterfeit money.
CAN YOU SPOT A FAKE?
- The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has clear guidance outlining the security features of New Zealand bank notes on its website
- Security features are the same on all denominations
- If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note – do not accept it
- If you have already been given a note – put it in an envelope and contact Police
- Report any offending to Police – online, via 105, or at a station – as soon as possible.
It’s all fake ‘money’ because it’s created via fractjonal reserve banking i.e. fictjonal, and then lending it for compound interest. Since invented 280 years ago, thej have amassed unfathomable wealth, because for the profit of ‘money’ creation, thej buy all assets, equities, own production facilities. In fact, thej even own you via promises and taxes. And thej own your children via public debt.
Its not illegal when the govt prints money
Monetary debasement is no longer a risk; it is a strategy.
Both comments are most excellent, verifying that the privately owned Rothschild Reserve Banks are in collusion with corrupted governments in printing ‘notes’, and conspiring to commit counterfeit, wire fraud, etc.