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Counterfeit money scandal in Bremen: 1.5 million euros confiscated!
Bremen police confiscate 1.5 million euros in counterfeit money. Suspect identified, investigation ongoing.
Counterfeit money scandal in Bremen: 1.5 million euros confiscated!
A disturbing incident is causing a stir in Bremen: On September 18, 2025, the Bremen police confiscated over 1.5 million euros in counterfeit money during a search. At the center of the investigation is a 37-year-old man from Bremen who is suspected of selling counterfeit euro notes nationwide. The seller's profile on an online portal ultimately led investigators to his residence in Bremen-Ingolstadt.
The search of the apartment, which took place at dawn at 6:00 a.m., was made possible by a court order. In the attic of the house, the emergency services discovered an astonishing amount of counterfeit banknotes. Some of these were in their original packaging and stored both in a box and loosely on a shelf. In addition to the counterfeit euro notes, the officers also found a laptop, which is now also part of the investigation.
Background and effects
The incredible sum of over 1.5 million euros in counterfeit money raises questions, especially given the recent data on the prevalence of counterfeit money in Germany. According to the Deutsche Bundesbank, there has been a significant increase in the number of registered counterfeit euro banknotes in payment transactions in recent years. Statistically speaking, developments show that counterfeit money in different denominations is a recurring issue that affects both retailers and consumers. The most current figures come to us from a publication that focused on the first half of the year in July 2025 Statista has prepared this in detail.
The Bremen police investigation is ongoing and the suspect faces serious allegations. Further details on the exact origin of the counterfeit money and the suspect's modus operandi are expected in the coming weeks. This situation not only highlights the challenges against counterfeit crime, but also the work of the police, who try to make money transactions safer through such raids.
The consequences of the incident are also felt socially. If such a high volume of counterfeit money is put into circulation, it could significantly impact trust in payments. Retailers and consumers must therefore remain vigilant and lo and behold: in the world of online trading, it is essential to be vigilant in order not to make the wrong deals.
For the Bremen police, this manhunt is another sign that you have to have a good instinct for such machinations, even in the digital world. As part of the investigation, the police are sending a clear message to potential counterfeiters: counterfeit money has no place in Bremen.