The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol has sent an indictment to the court against a citizen of Azerbaijan who participated in the sale of counterfeit US dollars (parts 2, 3 of Article 199 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). He faces up to 12 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.

A group of individuals, including a foreign national, established the production of counterfeit banknotes in Turkey. Its members shipped them to clients in Ukraine by mail or sold them during personal meetings. The counterfeit currency was sold for 50-60% of its nominal value.

During June-July 2021, the accused made “sales” of fake banknotes totaling over 20 thousand US dollars. 

To avoid responsibility, the man fled abroad. He was placed on an international wanted list. In September 2025, he was extradited to Ukraine at the request of the prosecutor's office. 

The accused will await the court's verdict in custody.

The pre-trial investigation was conducted by the Investigative Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a guilty verdict of the court.