Man is arrested with R$5,000 in counterfeit notes purchased online in Juiz de Fora

Around R$5,000 in counterfeit notes are seized in Juiz de Fora Federal Police/Disclosure A man was arrested red-handed by the Federal Police (PF) this Tuesday afternoon (7), in Juiz de Fora, suspected of acquiring and distributing counterfeit currency in the region. With it, agents seized around R$5,000 in counterfeit banknotes. The arrest occurred during the execution of a search and seizure warrant issued by the Federal Court. The man's name was not released. ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp According to PF investigations, the suspect purchased counterfeit money online and received the material in the city via the Post Office. g1 contacted Correios, but did not receive a response until the last update of this report. The corporation reported that the investigation began based on information that indicated the tracking of these suspicious packages. According to the PF, investigations will continue with the aim of identifying others involved in the chain of production and distribution of counterfeit money, in addition to verifying the existence of a possible criminal association. The man was taken to the Federal Police Station in Juiz de Fora and could be charged with the crime of counterfeit currency, the penalty for which can range from 3 to 12 years in prison, in addition to a fine. Find out how to identify fake banknotes READ ALSO: Federal Police arrest man with counterfeit banknotes at Post Office in Juiz de Fora Suspects of passing counterfeit banknotes in nightclubs in Juiz de Fora may face charges of inserting counterfeit currency and drug trafficking VIDEOS: see everything about Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes