The Economic Security Bureau has uncovered an illegal group that was distributing significant amounts of counterfeit currency, both national and foreign.

This information was shared by the press service of the Bureau.

It is reported that the group consisted of several individuals from the Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions, who specialized in selling high-quality counterfeit notes. They found clients through personal connections. The fake bills were offered for 30-65% of the market value of genuine currency.

One participant was arrested while attempting to sell counterfeit $30,000.

Additionally, law enforcement conducted searches in Kyiv and Vinnytsia, seizing counterfeit money amounting to nearly 2.3 million in the hryvnia equivalent.

Experts from the National Bank confirmed that the seized hryvnias and foreign banknotes are fake.

Based on the collected evidence, two participants have been notified of suspicion. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.