A man was caught red-handed in a banking zone of Neiva's comuna 6 while trying to make a transaction with fake bills worth 1.3 million pesos. Staff from a financial institution alerted police, who checked the bills during a routine patrol. The suspect was handed over to authorities on charges of counterfeit money trafficking.
The incident took place in a banking area of Neiva's comuna 6. Staff at a financial institution grew suspicious of a cash payment and alerted authorities right away. Officers on patrol arrived and examined the man's bills.
He was carrying 10 bills of 100,000 pesos and 6 of 50,000 pesos, totaling 1.3 million pesos. The check revealed they lacked authenticity features. He was arrested on the spot and turned over to competent authorities for counterfeit money trafficking.
This occurred amid ongoing control operations in the city's key areas, including banking and commercial zones. Officials urged the public to always verify bills and report suspicious activity to the 123 hotline. Details come from Neiva's city hall.