Greater than 660,000 euros counterfeit cash withdrawn from circulation – Muricas News

The Austrian customs workplace secured a complete of 664,060 euros in 2022 (till November). In response to statements by the Ministry of Finance, that was already extra money than within the final three years. “Firstly, the counterfeit cash seized is shortly withdrawn from circulation and secondly, it is usually handed over to the Federal Felony Police Workplace for additional investigations,” stated Finance Minister Magnus Brunner.

Improve in seizures of counterfeit cash

The pinnacle of the customs workplace, Heike Fetka-Blüthner, explains the noticeable improve in seizures of counterfeit cash with the “new specialization” and “new buildings”. “That is notably evident within the work of the cell inspection and journey groups, who can react very flexibly to the necessities of our analyses,” says Fetka-Blüthner.