Police warns of counterfeit money in circulation

Turkish Cypriot police has issued a warning about fake money in circulation. 

Police said 7 counterfeit US $50 dollar banknotes were used for payment in a business in Lefkosa by an unknown person between December, 3 and 4.

The serial numbers of the banknotes are as follows:

MB 70450502A, MB 31427441A, MB 31427443A, MB 70442693A, MB 70451495A,

MB 70451506A and MB 31427770A

There is a possibility that there may be more counterfeit US dollar banknotes in circulation, the police have warned. 

All banks, foreign exchange companies, financial institutions and individuals are warned to be alert and to report any suspicious persons who may be passing counterfeit banknotes to their local police station.

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