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Counterfeit money scandal in Naples: 40 convictions and raid worth millions
In Naples, 40 people were convicted of counterfeiting euro money. The police uncovered a large crime network.
Counterfeit money scandal in Naples: 40 convictions and raid worth millions
In Naples, a sensational trial against members of a criminal organization led to 40 convictions. The defendants are accused of being part of an organization that specializes in the distribution of counterfeit Euro money. Some of the members are also accused of attempted blackmail. A total of 48 people are in custody while 14 are under house arrest. Another person was banned from staying in the city of Naples. The main location for selling the counterfeit notes was an apartment in the city center that served as a logistics center and sales point, reports Small newspaper.
Italian authorities have seized nearly a million counterfeit 50-euro notes in a raid on a Naples printing press, bringing the total to around 48 million euros. In another arrest, the suspected leader of the money counterfeiting gang, which is an offshoot of the notorious Napoli group, was caught. These investigations have been ongoing for some time. The counterfeit notes were printed using the offset process, which enables higher quality than digital printing. Investigators from Rome were also involved in the dawn raid courier reported.
Active counterfeiting gangs in Italy
In recent years it has been shown that fraud involving counterfeit money has increased significantly in Italy. It is estimated that around 20 percent of counterfeit euros now come from Italy, a frightening development that particularly affects the Naples region. Professional counterfeiters, previously active mainly in the Balkans, have expanded their activities to Naples, where local gangs are particularly active. These dynamics reflect poorly on the security situation in Italy, which is rated as difficult by international standards Numbeo shows.
The crime rate in Italy is recorded in the current Numbeo rankings with an index value of 46.95, which puts it in the middle compared to other countries. Such statistics highlight the challenges facing Italian authorities as they try to crack down on criminal activities such as counterfeit money fraud. The country is struggling with international pressure and the need to improve its security measures and protect civil society.