Cashiers Urged To Inspect Notes As Fake Currency Gang Targets Businesses In Gweru
Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for suspects travelling in a Ford Everest who are allegedly passing counterfeit US currency across the city.
The alert was issued last Sunday by the ZRP Gweru District Community Relations Liaison Office. It follows a report that the group defrauded a retail shop in the Athlone suburb at about 6 pm on 26 April.
Police said the suspects are using a mid-size seven-seater SUV with registration number AHH 0950. They were last seen passing fake US$100 notes.
Residents, especially business owners and cashiers, have been urged to take extra care when handling high-denomination notes from unknown sources.
The public is advised to check bills for standard security features such as watermarks, embedded security threads and colour-shifting ink.
Anyone approached with suspicious currency or who sees the vehicle should report to the nearest police station immediately.
Information linked to the investigation can be given to the police on 0773 643 249 or 0712 040 179.
Residents have also been asked to share the warning widely to help prevent further financial losses in the district.
