Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Antaranews) - Chief of Central Banjarmasin Sector Police Commissioner Raymond M Masengi asked residents to be aware of circulation of counterfeit money now rife in this area, especially ahead of the presidential elections and Ramadan 1435 Hijri.
According to Raymond, Central Banjarmasin Sector Police has revealed two cases of counterfeit money. "It is not a lot, but has indicated that counterfeit money began to circulate in Banjarmasin," he said on Tuesday.
He reminded the public to be alert, because the indications were revealed among other revelations of two cases of counterfeit money.
Latest case, said Raymond, is a catch a man named MN or Amat resident of Teluk Tiram, who was caught passing counterfeit bill denomination Rp100 thousand on Saturday last.
"It is admitted that the money can be from a friend, and he knew it was false, but he still wants to spend it," said Raymond.
Of his recognition Amat spend the money to buy pills Mix zhenit types. But shopkeeper directly knew it was fake and reported it to Central Banjarmasin Police.
Central Banjarmasin Police also captured suspect friend named MZ, also Teluk Tiram resident, Central Banjarmasin.
"From his recognition, he get the money from customer, because he's oil sales. When depositing to cashier in his office was not accepted, then the money given to Amat," said Raymond describes.
Prior to this case, said Raymond, it also has handled cases of counterfeit money found in the hands of a young man named AE (18), who was arrested with counterfeit currency denomination Rp100 thousand last week.
According to him, AE who claimed to live on Jalan Palang Merah, was captured in the Pasar Niaga Baru. At that time, he wanted to buy drugs and pay with false Rp100 thousand banknotes.
Beware of Counterfeit Money Circulation
Rabu, 25 Juni 2014 10:18 WIB
...residents to be aware of circulation of counterfeit money now rife in this area