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Hargeisa (ANN) -Somaliland Immigration Chief Brigadier General Mohamed Osman Alin (Dayib) has spoken out against three foreigners who entered the country to make counterfeit money.
Brigadier General Mohamed Osman Alin (Dayib) today addressed the media at the Hargeisa Immigration Command, presenting the men and their equipment.
Three Nigerian men were arrested on Saturday night in various locations in Hargeisa, the commander said.
The commander said that the group, upon receiving the information from the immigration authorities, informed the relevant authorities, such as the Central Bank of Somaliland, to be aware of the risks involved.
Commander Dayib said that the group, which he was aware of, was captured when they entered the country, and showed the media the three men and their belongings, including their documents, , the US dollar and other currency. They wanted to do it in a fake format.
“This is a serious blow to the country’s economy,” he said, but said immigration officers who were pursuing him had succeeded in capturing the group.
“This group and others, we captured in September 2021, were captured by the immigration authorities a few months ago, but captured have they not yet succeeded in their mission.” According to the Immigration Commissioner, they are confident that they will not harm the country’s economy, and remittances.
“This group and others, we arrested in September 2021, were taken over by immigration agencies a few months ago, but they have been arrested without success in their mission.” According to the Immigration Commissioner, they are confident that they will not hurt the country’s economy, and remittances.
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The three men will be handed over to the security forces to be brought to justice, he said, adding that a similar group had planned to smuggle counterfeit currency and documents into Somaliland with their equipment. The three men they have just captured will also be brought to justice.
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