TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Fake money stumps officials in C. Sulawesi

PALU: The Central Sulawesi branch of Bank Indonesia (BI) has warned the public that counterfeiters are using high-tech technology to forge banknotes in the province

The Jakarta Post
Tue, July 31, 2012 Published on Jul. 31, 2012 Published on 2012-07-31T09:27:23+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

P

ALU: The Central Sulawesi branch of Bank Indonesia (BI) has warned the public that counterfeiters are using high-tech technology to forge banknotes in the province.

BI’s Central Sulawesi head Rahmat Hernowo said the counterfeiters separated the two sides of a banknote and attached a forged half to each of the original halves.

“We first found a Rp 50,000 (US$5) fake banknote made with this technique in May,” said Rahmat, adding that this technique had created confusion for BI.

“They must have high-tech tools. How can they make a banknote with two different sides?” he said.

According to BI data, there has been an increase in forgery cases in the last few years. In the first six months of 2012, BI found 41 sheets of fake money, while in the previous year, it discovered 82 and 44 sheets in 2010.

He called on residents to be cautious when accepting money. “You should take a closer look at both sides of the money to detect whether it is fake or not,” Rahmat added.

In early July, the police arrested a man who allegedly distributed counterfeit money in Donggala.

The police also confiscated evidence, including fake money with a face value of Rp 11.3 million.

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.