Arrest after fake $50 bills found in Timaru community NZ Herald
24 Jun, 2020 08:05 AM Quick Read
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A Timaru man has been arrested for links to a counterfeit money scam.
Locals contacted police saying they had come into possession of counterfeit $50 notes this week, triggering an investigation.
The 31-year-old man was today arrested and charged with possessing forged bank notes.
"Inquiries are ongoing into this matter
and police are not ruling out further charges," a police statement said.
He will appear in Timaru District Court next week.