Man arrested after police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash

Monday 21 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5:03pm

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A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a police raid in Ōtara, South Auckland. Officers seized approximately $6,000 in counterfeit notes and manufacturing equipment during the investigation into fraudulent Facebook Marketplace transactions.

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1. 1NewsMon 21 Jul 2025, 3:29pm

   Police seize $6000 in fake cash from Facebook Marketplace scam (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 3:37pm

   Man arrested after police raid uncovers $6000 in fake cash (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 4:19pm

   Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace investigation (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 4:43pm

   Thousands in counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:03pm

   Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace scam (opens in new tab)