Two arrested in Georgia over large-scale counterfeit US dollar distribution

Two individuals have been arrested for the large-scale distribution of counterfeit currency. The arrests follow a covert operation conducted by the Ministry of Finance’s Investigation Service, in coordination with the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

According to the Investigation Service, the investigation established that the accused, seeking illicit financial gain, circulated USD 20,500 in fake USD 100 and USD 50 banknotes across the Adjara region.

The investigation is being conducted under Article 212, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which carries a penalty of 7 to 10 years’ imprisonment.