As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities, representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, detained a foreign citizen on the fact of selling forged money.

Investigation determined that the accused person, in order to receive illegal material benefit, using quick payment machines located in Tbilisi, sold totally 28 counterfeit 100 USD banknotes in the amount of USD 2 800, which have been fully seized as a result of investigative activities.

Investigation is underway under the first part of Article 212 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonment from 4 to 7 years.

Relevant investigative measures are being continued in order to identify and expose other persons who may have criminal ties to the accused.