Two arrested with over 9 million FCFA fake notes
Two boys aged 22 and 23, have been arrested in Douala, in possession of fake bank notes amounting to over 9 million FCFA.
The gendarmerie forces led by Lt Danny Ketcha, were alerted by the management of the Douala Grand Mall on May 3. Investigations were carried out and the culprits were apprehended two weeks later.
The money in their possession estimated at 9,060,000 FCFA comprised the new ten thousand notes, dollar bills, as well as euro notes.
“Everyone is urged to be vigilant during financial transactions, especially with these new notes. There is the metallic silver, the 3d rainbow effect noticed when you tilt the note, and in general, those fake notes don’t have the original color. They are just like photocopies” Lt Danny Ketcha, the head of investigations said.
The commander of the Douala Territorial Gendarmerie Group, Lt Col Soubousou also highlighted the risks, calling on the population to be more vigilant with the new FCFA bills.
The two culprits are in detention, while further investigations are being carried out.
