Security
Suspect Arrested in Addis Ababa for Forging Documents and Currency
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Addis Ababa Police arrested a suspect named Girma Nigusse in Lemi Kura sub-city for producing and attempting to sell forged documents, IDs, licenses, counterfeit currency, and possessing an illegal firearm.
- A suspect named Girma Nigusse was arrested in the Lemi Kura sub-city of Addis Ababa.
- The suspect was producing and attempting to sell forged educational certificates, identification cards, driver's licenses, and currency notes.
- A search of the suspect's residence uncovered forged institutional documents, educational certificates, ID cards, stamps, and driver's licenses.
- Equipment seized includes two color printers, a laptop, flash drives, and toners.
- Counterfeit Ethiopian Birr and US Dollar notes were found at the residence.
- A Turkish-made pistol along with 11 rounds of ammunition was also seized.
- Police are compiling a case file to refer the matter to the public prosecutor.
- Police urged public and private institutions to strengthen screening to identify employees using forged credentials.
Related
Artist Anteneh Tekelku and Two Others Killed in Welkite
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago
Drone Strike in Rama, Tigray, Leaves at Least 11 Dead
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago
ICE officer indicted in Texas for allegedly hitting man with vehicle
CBS News · 6 hours ago
Moyale Clashes Enter Ninth Day Amid Severe Civilian Hardship
Addis Standard · 8 hours ago