Russia police uncover major counterfeit currency networkDecember 18, 2012 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Police have uncovered Russia’s largest counterfeit currency network responsible for producing over 40 million rubles ($1.3 million) of fake banknotes, as well as euros, each month, RIA Novosti reported citing the Interior Ministry. “This is the first time the police have uncovered the production of fake euros in Russia. The sale of counterfeit banknotes was identified in virtually all Russia's federal districts, and also in the Republic of Belarus, and in Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement. “According to the data available, some of these banknotes went to finance extremist organizations in the North Caucasus,” the statement said. The police identified criminal activity in October 2011, and henceforth initiated a criminal case. The first stage of the police operation lasted from July to December this year in the North Caucasus Republic of Dagestan, where five gang members were caught red-handed as they attempted to sell over 3.5 million rubles ($115,000) in false banknotes. During the operation, the police seized printing equipment, blank banknotes, and counterfeit money worth $20,000 and 500,000 rubles ($16,000), as well as firearms. The second stage was implemented in the Moscow Region, when, during a ‘test purchase’ of 100 fake banknotes worth 5,000 rubles, one person from Armenia and one from Dagestan were detained. According to the Interior Ministry’s information, a batch of counterfeit money was brought from Dagestan to be distributed in various Russian regions. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |