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Case No. 23416Passing counterfeit currency · Co. Limerick · 17 Dec 2022

Limerick Garda warning over counterfeit €50 notes

Two women used counterfeit €50 notes at a service station in Limerick on 17 December 2022, prompting Gardaí to issue a public warning advising people to check their banknotes for authenticity.

  1. Reported28 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí in Limerick are advising people to check their banknotes after reports of counterfeit €50 notes in recent weeks. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatTwo women entered the shop attached to a service station and purchased some items. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatOne of the women handed over two €50 notes that were counterfeit. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe staff did not realise the notes were counterfeit and handed back change. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident at the service station occurred on Saturday, 17 December at 3.25pm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherSgt Ber Leetch is the Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street Garda Station. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherScanners and pens are available to check notes to ensure they are legal tender. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2022
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick Garda warning over fake €50 notes

    Garda public warning about counterfeit €50 notes in Limerick, with a specific example of two women using fake notes at a service station.

    suspect, femalesuspect, female