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Man suspected of using counterfeit money in Jönköping

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Key Points
  • A man in his 40s is suspected of fraud and using counterfeit money in Jönköping.
  • The fake banknotes were discovered after a car deal when the seller tried to deposit the cash.
  • Police advise checking banknotes for security features like watermarks and paper quality.

A man is suspected of fraud and using counterfeit money in Jönköping. Police were contacted overnight about a person receiving what appeared to be fake banknotes during a car deal in the city. The seller discovered the notes felt and looked fake when trying to deposit the cash into a bank account after the transaction.

The suspect is a man in his 40s. Police urge caution when handling cash and advise checking banknotes for paper quality, printing, watermarks, security threads, and color or texture deviations to prevent being deceived.

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