Authorities Intercept Millions in Fake Banknotes and Coins Across Europe, US
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Europol reported that authorities from 18 countries—led by Austria, Portugal, and Spain—seized an estimated €1.2 billion ($1.43 billion) in counterfeit banknotes and coins during a June–November 2025 operation, intercepting over seven million fake items (over 90% originating in China), with Romania dismantling a major storage site and additional finds in Portugal, the UK, and the U.S., resulting in 70 new investigations.
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