Man arrested in Naqamte for producing counterfeit currency and forged documents

A man has been arrested in Naqamte city, Oromia region, for producing counterfeit Ethiopian currency and forged educational documents. Police seized 33,600 fake birr and various electronic devices, including a laptop and printers, used in the operation. The suspect had been operating for about a month, distributing the counterfeit notes in rural areas and surrounding towns. Authorities confirmed that an investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the distribution. The Naqamte police have urged the public to verify currency notes during transactions and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement.