In the third quarter of 2023, 3.1 thousand fake banknotes were detected in the banking system of the Russian Federation, which is 31% less than in the previous year. This situation was officially reported Web site TSB RF.
The highest number of fake banknotes were ₽ 5 thousand to ₽ 2.3 thousand. Additionally, 570 fake banknotes worth ₽1,000 and 140 fake notes worth ₽2,000 were detected. The least fake banknotes were small notes worth ₽10; just one. Additionally, 45 fake coins worth ₽10 and 21 fake coins worth ₽5 were detected. The Central Bank notes that most counterfeit products are registered in the Central Federal District.
In foreign currency, 510 counterfeit banknotes were seized in the third quarter. These are mainly dollars (428 units) and euros (80 units).
Federal Security Service at the end of March discovered Large-scale production of counterfeit banknotes with a face value of ₽5 thousand. According to the operators, the criminal group printed about 1 billion rubles a year.
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