Police in Perak, Malaysia, have apprehended a suspected counterfeit money ring involving five individuals. The suspects were arrested in a raid on a homestay following reports of fake currency being used at local businesses. Authorities seized counterfeit Malaysian Ringgit, electronic devices, and a vehicle with a false license plate.
Acting state police chief Deputy Commissioner Zulkafli Sariaat said that two men and three women, aged between 26 and 36, were arrested in a raid on a homestay in Pusing at 1:30 am on Monday, February 3rd. The police received three reports from a clothing store owner and petrol stations in Kerian regarding the use of counterfeit money at their premises on January 29th.
During the raid, police found and seized three fake RM100 notes, one fake RM20 note, six mobile phones, a laptop, a ream of A4 paper, a pair of scissors, several items of clothing, and a vehicle with a false licence plate. DCP Zulkafli added that the suspects are believed to have printed the counterfeit money and used it to purchase daily necessities such as clothing, beverages, and petrol, as well as to top up Touch 'n' Go cards and purchase mobile credit. They also allegedly used the fake money to buy mobile phones on social media, meeting sellers in person, handing over the fake cash as payment, taking the phone, and leaving. Preliminary investigations indicated that the group was involved in nine counterfeit money cases in Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Manjung, Kuala Kangsar, and Kerian since last year. Police also recovered or seized 83 fake RM100 notes and three fake RM20 notes previously used by the syndicate. According to DCP Zulkafli, all the suspects have records involving criminal, drug, and commercial crime offences. The case is being investigated under Sections 489B, 489C, and 489D of the Penal Code, as well as section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, offenders could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine, or up to two years in prison and a fine of up to RM5,000, along with police supervision for up to three years. DCP Zulkafli stated, 'Possessing, using, and printing fake money is a serious offence and we will take strict action in such cases. Traders and the public must be vigilant when receiving cash in any transaction. If fake money is suspected, report it to the police immediately,' he added
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