Doha: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has foiled one of the biggest bids to circulate fake currency bills worth QR6m. This includes US dollars as well. An Arab national involved in the crime has been arrested.
About 6 million dollars and Qatari riyal were recovered while he was trying to exchange them with 3 million original Qatari riyals.
The Economic Crime Prevention Section at the CID received tip-off from its sources that an Arab national was circulating fake currency and attracting people to get rich and wealthy overnight.
Following investigations he confessed to the crime. He has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation and legal proceedings.The Peninsula
