Two young men in Zagreb defrauded market traders with counterfeit 50-euro notes
Police are investigating two young men who used counterfeit notes at Zagreb's Utrine market to pay for goods in order to obtain genuine change, causing damage of 400 euros.
Two young men in Zagreb defrauded market traders with counterfeit 50-euro notes
Police officers in Zagreb are investigating two young men, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old, suspected of counterfeiting money and aiding in that offence. According to available information, seven traders working at Utrine market were victimised.
The two allegedly came into possession of an unspecified quantity of counterfeit notes in the denomination of 50 euros. On Tuesday morning, 21 May 2026, they drove to Barčev Square in a Ford car with Sisak registration, which had been lent to them by an acquaintance. From the car park, they walked towards the market.
At seven locations, the older young man purchased food and other food items. When paying, he used counterfeits of higher value and asked the traders for genuine change to be returned. His 18-year-old assistant carried the purchased goods to the car. They then left the scene.
The damage caused was estimated at 400 euros. After completion of criminal processing, the older suspect was handed over to a detention supervisor. The relevant state prosecutor's offices received criminal charges against both men.
Police issued a warning to citizens to be careful when receiving cash. Counterfeit notes often differ in paper quality, lack a watermark and security thread, and the designs on the silver strip do not change when tilted. If someone suspects a note is not genuine, it is recommended to compare it with a note known to be genuine. Reports can be made by calling 192.
Source: Index.hr
Source: Index.hr