British Woman Arrested in Dubrovnik for Exchanging Fake Euros

Dubrovnik police have concluded a criminal investigation into a 51-year-old British national suspected of counterfeiting money. The woman allegedly introduced multiple fake 50-euro banknotes into circulation at a Dubrovnik hotel.

According to the Dubrovnik-Neretva Police Department, the suspect, while staying at the hotel, first exchanged two counterfeit 50-euro notes at the reception for smaller denominations of genuine currency. Observing that the exchange went unnoticed, she reportedly returned shortly after and repeated the process with six more fake 50-euro notes. In total, she allegedly exchanged 400 euros worth of counterfeit money for the same amount in authentic bills.

During the investigation, police confiscated the counterfeit currency. Acting on a warrant from the County Court in Dubrovnik, officers searched two hotel rooms occupied by the suspect. The search yielded an additional eight counterfeit 50-euro notes, which were also seized. Following the completion of the investigation, the 51-year-old woman was handed over to the Dubrovnik-Neretva Police Administration's detention unit late last night, facing criminal charges.