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Counterfeit money and drugs: Arrest in Mittenwald shocks the region!
On July 4, 2025, counterfeit money, drugs and forged documents were confiscated from a bus passenger in Mittenwald.
Counterfeit money and drugs: Arrest in Mittenwald shocks the region!
Security in the cash system has drawn attention in recent weeks in Germany, particularly in the Mittenwald area. On Friday, July 4, 2025, federal police officers checked a coach that had entered Germany. During the check, the investigators came across a 38-year-old passenger who had a hot item in his luggage: 22 counterfeit 50 euro notes. They also found small amounts of cannabis and certain prescription drugs on him. In order to cover up his criminal activities, the man tried to get rid of the counterfeit money.
The cooperation between the federal police, Bavarian veil investigators and the Garmisch-Partenkirchen criminal police was crucial to this success of the investigation. The accused, who has no permanent residence in Germany, was taken into custody the next day. According to the Bavaria Police The prosecution of counterfeit money often involves complex procedures that can easily catch the eye.
The problem of counterfeit money
Counterfeit money is not only a regional but also a nationwide problem. Loud anwalt.de The circulation of counterfeit money endangers the entire cash system in Germany, whose share of cash in total sales in 2021 was almost a third. The legal consequences can be serious: counterfeiting money can be punished with prison sentences of up to 15 years, especially if counterfeiting is carried out on a commercial or gang basis.
The crimes surrounding counterfeiting are multi-faceted. This includes counterfeiting money, obtaining or offering counterfeit money and putting supposedly genuine banknotes on the market. Younger people in particular often use counterfeit money to obtain goods, which has further fueled the problem.
Current trends and developments
The numbers speak for themselves: In 2024, the Bundesbank registered 72,400 counterfeit euro banknotes, which corresponds to an increase of 28 percent compared to the previous year. Particularly affected are 20 and 50 euro notes, which are most often counterfeited. Despite modern security features, the counterfeit banknotes are often easy to recognize with imprints such as “Movie Money” or “Prop Copy”. Over daily news It is reported that counterfeit coins, especially two-euro coins, are also increasingly in circulation.
A frightening development is that counterfeits are often noticed in everyday situations, such as in restaurants or shops - often only when the cash register is rushed. Therefore, it is advisable to check banknotes for authenticity. Consumers can use a simple trick: compare the suspicious banknotes with real ones and pay attention to the security features they contain.
With all this information, it is clear that the issue of counterfeit money remains relevant not only in Mittenwald, but everywhere in Germany. The authorities are called upon to take preventive measures to combat the increasing risk of counterfeiting and to raise awareness among citizens.