In Germany, the likelihood of being passed counterfeit money has decreased after the number of counterfeit notes fell again ...

The National Bank of Austria also saw a “slight decline” in counterfeits in 2025 according to a press release issued on February 27. Austria saw a 1.2% decrease, from 10,209 notes in 2024 to 10,089 in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police said on Saturday they had made 14 arrests in connection with one million euros ($1.1 million) ...

The number of counterfeit banknotes detected during the year was consistent with the long-term average. Usually, between 250 ...

The number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands fell sharply in 2025, marking a 26 ...

In 2025, the NBB withdrew 15 198 counterfeit banknotes from circulation. This represents a slight increase on 2024, when 14 ...

In 2025, 670 counterfeit euro banknotes of various denominations were withdrawn from circulation, a figure 17.1 per cent higher than 2024, the Central Bank announced on Wednesday.It said the €50 note ...

A counterfeit 500 Euro (BGN 980) banknote was discovered in Pernik after being used to claim winnings at a local casino. Authorities were alerted when the individual who received the banknote ...

European Central Bank experts spot fake euro notes with 3D microscopes, ultra-sensitive scales and special devices. — © AFP European Central Bank experts spot fake ...