A man around 40 years old was arrested by the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in the city of Nampula, accused of involvement in the production of counterfeit one-thousand meticais banknotes. According to the authorities, the suspect intended to use the fake money to make a bouquet and offer it to his girlfriend as a birthday present.
According to information provided by the PRM spokesperson in Nampula, Dércio Samuel, the individual reportedly began producing the counterfeit notes between November 3 and 4 with the aim of preparing a surprise for his partner, who turned 27 on the 7th of the same month.
As part of the same operation, two other individuals were also arrested. These include a friend of the main suspect, who allegedly collaborated in executing the idea, and the owner of a print shop, the establishment where the fake banknotes were reportedly being printed.
The three individuals are suspected of participating in the currency counterfeiting scheme and will have to answer to the judicial authorities for the proper clarification of the facts.
The case, which began with the intention of preparing a different gift to celebrate a special date, ended up taking on criminal contours, turning an alleged romantic surprise into a police case. (Gabriel Cassimo)
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