As a result of operative-search and investigative activities carried out by the employees of the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, one person was detained on the fact of realization of large amount of counterfeited currency.

The investigation determined that the accused, in order to obtain illegal material benefits, at the beginning of July 2023, issued a large amount of counterfeited currency to one of the persons.

As a result of investigative activities, counterfeited bills of USD 50 and 100 were seized having value of USD 8 850.

The investigation is underway in accordance with Article 212, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonment from 7 to 10 years.