3.6 million counterfeit euros were seized in Istanbul

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Tengrinews.kz - Police in Istanbul have seized 3.6 million counterfeit euros, according to TRT Haber.

Turkish police have seized counterfeit euros in Istanbul as part of an operation targeting the circulation of fake currency.

According to media reports, raids were carried out in the Fatih and Zeytinburnu districts on the European side of the city.

"One suspect was arrested, and authorities seized 3.6 million euros, ready to be circulated, along with plastic molds with euro watermarks and '100' inscriptions, a UV lamp, printing equipment, and 817 counterfeit bank slips from various banks," the publication states.

Earlier, the Financial Monitoring Agency seized counterfeit dollars and euros in Kazakhstan.