Individual arrested in Addis Ababa for producing counterfeit documents and currency

Addis Ababa Police announced the arrest of an individual named Girma Nigussie in the Lemi Kura sub-city for producing counterfeit educational credentials, identification cards, driver's licenses, and currency. During a search of the suspect's residence, police seized various fake documents, stamps, printing equipment, a laptop, fake Birr and Dollar notes, as well as a Turkish-made pistol with 11 rounds of ammunition. The police are currently preparing a criminal case file to be submitted to the public prosecutor.

Highlighting the damage caused by the use of forged documents in both government and private institutions, the police urged employers to strengthen their document verification processes. Authorities reiterated that creating or using forged documents is a serious criminal offense.