South Sudan Arrests Man with Counterfeit US Dollar Notes

• A man accused of possessing $300 worth of counterfeit U.S. dollar banknotes was arrested by police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on July 14.
• The South Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008, prohibits the possession and use of counterfeit currency, with Section 357 specifically criminalizing this activity.
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is leading the investigation into how the notes were obtained and whether others are involved.

The South Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008, prohibits the possession, use, and circulation of counterfeit currency.

A man accused of possessing counterfeit U.S. dollar banknotes has been arrested by police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The suspect, Akol Mou Wol, was allegedly found with $300 worth of fake currency on July 14. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is leading the investigation into how the notes were obtained and whether others are involved. As part of the probe, the suspected counterfeit notes have been sent to Wau for verification.

The South Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008, prohibits the possession, use, and circulation of counterfeit currency. Section 357 specifically criminalizes this activity, making it a serious offense in the country. Lawyers like Garang Akok are well aware of these laws, which emphasize the importance of authenticating financial transactions to prevent potential counterfeiting. Compliance officers may want to review their clients' financial dealings for any signs of suspicious activity.

The police spokesperson, Colonel Madut Ngong Aleu, has stated that the suspect will be brought before court once investigators complete their inquiries. The investigation is ongoing to determine how the counterfeit notes were obtained and whether they originated from within or outside South Sudan. As the probe continues, authorities are working to establish the extent of the counterfeiting operation and potential connections to other individuals.

Lawyers should be aware that the South Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008, prohibits the possession and use of counterfeit currency, with Section 357 specifically criminalizing this activity. Compliance officers may want to review their clients' financial transactions for any signs of potential counterfeiting.

Source: Original reporting via Radio Tamazuj