Police uncover Turkish and Greek Cypriot counterfeit gangDecember 24, 2012 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Police have uncovered a counterfeit money printing gang consisting of Turkish and Greek Cypriots, who had $24 million of fake dollars in possession, Hurriyet Daily News reports. During an operation, police seized 352 fake $100 bills from the vehicle of a Turkish Cypriot named Turan Kurşi. Following Kurşi’s testimony, the police also arrested two Greeks, Tasoula Kosta and Lois Loizou. After listening to Kosta and Loizou’s phone call records, the police concluded that Loizou had over $24 million of fake money. The suspects will be in custody for four more days. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |