As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities, representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, detained 4 persons as an organized group on the fact of manufacturing and selling forged money in large quantities.

Investigation revealed that the accused persons, in order to receive illegal material benefits, using quick payment machines at trade centers in different regions of Georgia, sold totally 113 counterfeit 100 GEL banknotes in the amount of GEL 11 300.

Investigation is underway under the third and fourth parts of Article 212 of Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonment from 10 to 15 years.