Frenchman Arrested at Oktoberfest for Alleged Counterfeit Money Use
A 39-year-old Frenchman is in custody at JVA Stadelheim prison, Munich, following an incident at Oktoberfest. He is accused of attempting to use a counterfeit 50-euro bill at the Armbrustschützenzelt tent. The suspect's actions were uncovered by a vigilant waitress at the tent. Upon investigation, police discovered approximately 10,000 euros in counterfeit money in his hotel room. The man has been charged with professional counterfeiting and circulating counterfeit money, offenses that carry severe penalties. In Germany, the maximum penalty for counterfeiting money is 15 years in prison, while distributing counterfeit money can result in up to 5 years imprisonment. The Frenchman remains in pre-trial detention at JVA Stadelheim prison, awaiting further legal proceedings. The discovery of the counterfeit money has raised concerns about the security measures in place at Oktoberfest, with officials promising a thorough investigation.
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