Businessman Jailed For Using Fake US Currency At Bahrain International Airport

Hera Shabbir

A Bahraini businessman is set to spend five years in prison for trying to use fake $50 bills at Bahrain International Airport, a decision that was confirmed by the High Appeals Court. According to the court, the businessman went on a bit of a shopping spree, using counterfeit currency to pay for his buys.

He picked up five perfumes for $750 and cigarettes for $200, all with fake $50 notes

 

The fraud was spotted by a duty-free staff member when the businessman tried to pay for his items. Security was called, and a closer look showed he’d also used fake $50 bills at a pharmacy in the airport, spending another $500.

In total, he tried to spend around $1,700 with counterfeit cash.

The employee at the duty-free store was the first to notice something fishy and quickly alerted security

 

They were able to identify the businessman through his travel documents, which he had used during the transactions. As stated by News of Bahrain, the store employee explained, “It was odd seeing such big purchases made with $50 bills. Most people use credit cards or smaller bills for stuff like this. So, just to be sure, I checked the bills with our counterfeit detector. That’s when I realized several of them were fake.”

In Bahrain, faking or using counterfeit currency is a serious crime punishable by law, and engaging in such illegal activities can result in long-term consequences, making it crucial to respect and adhere to the country’s financial regulations.

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