TMPD members recovered R3.5 million worth of conterfeit money

GAUTENG – A operation was conducted following a syndicate dealing in money laundering and counterfeit money. During the operation, the officers were following a convoy of suspicious vehicles comprising of a red Range Rover, two Mercedes Benz and a Toyota Corolla. They stopped and searched the red Range Rover vehicle at Arcadia Street, a counterfeit R100 note was found.

Upon further questioning, the driver led them to the premises at Stanza Bopape Street where more fake money was kept. At the premises, a steel box full of counterfeit money was discovered along with chemicals used to clean the money. The officers also discovered that the name of the suspect matches the suspect who was sought for money laundering. The suspects are to appear in court soon for possession of counterfeit bank notes.