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Police arrest 10 suspects with fake currency in Katsina

The suspects said that they produce the fake currency with mercury bought mercury from Kebbi.

• September 2, 2023
suspects and fake currency used to illustrate the story
fake currency used to illustrate the story

The Police in Katsina has arrested 10 suspected fraudsters in possession of fake N144,000 notes.

The command Spokesperson, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, said this in Katsina on Friday.

According to him, the suspects were arrested by detectives on August 28, at Bakin Kasuwa quarters in Kankia, following credible intelligence report.

Mr Abubakar-Sadiq added that during investigation, the suspects allegedly confessed to the crime, adding that they would soon be taken to court.

One of the suspects, Bello Abubakar, 58, said he bought mercury from Kebbi at N300,000 with which they mint the fake currency.

The police also announced the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and their informer.

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