Regional Judicial Police Service Foils Counterfeit Currency Rings in Oubritenga Region

Strategic Insights -

The Regional Judicial Police Service of the Plateau-Central, in collaboration with the community, has successfully dismantled two gangs operating in the Oubritenga region, specializing in counterfeiting currency, fraud, and forgery of documents. The gangs, which targeted individuals in public places and through remote means, were shut down through a police operation that resulted in the arrest of four active members and the seizure of counterfeit notes, computer equipment, and other paraphernalia. The police operation was made possible by the collaboration of the population, who are being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the freephone numbers 17, 16, and 1010.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Regional Judicial Police Service of the Plateau-Central, in partnership with the community, dismantled two gangs operating in the Oubritenga region, specializing in counterfeiting currency, fraud, and forgery of documents.
  • The gangs used public places, particularly bars, to target their victims and offered them "banknote multiplication" services in exchange for real money.
  • The second group engaged in remote fraud, collecting contact information from trash bins of businesses and government agencies to offer fake job or sales offers, extorting money via mobile money transfer services.
  • Foreign nationals are believed to be part of the network, using false documents to evade searches.
  • The police operation resulted in the arrest of four active members and the seizure of counterfeit notes, computer equipment, telephones, electronic chips, and motorcycles.
  • The population's collaboration is being credited for the success of the operation, and they are being encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
  • The freephone numbers 17, 16, and 1010 have been designated for reporting suspicious cases.

Statistics:

  • 4 active members were arrested during the police operation.
  • Counterfeit notes in FCFA and foreign currency were seized from the gangs.
  • Computer equipment, telephones, electronic chips, and motorcycles were also seized during the operation.
  • The gangs were operating in the Oubritenga region.

Sources:

  • (Burkina Information Agency) 14 Oct 2025