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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – The South African Reserve Bank conducted a work session with the South African Police Service in the ZFM District, under the command of the Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Monica Sebili on Tuesday, 09 July 2024. In presence were the Department of Transport Safety and Liaison representatives, the Provincial, District and Station coordinators, the Community Police Forum, Media-house (Radi Riverside) and the small businesses in the area who received education in identification of currency authenticity as far as counterfeit notes and dye stained bank notes are concerned also considering the newly upgraded bank notes and fourth decimal coin series. The SARB official responsible for Currency Integrity Enablement, Mr Phenyo Marumo gave an insight on Currency value, how to identify it, especially with the upgraded bank notes, as well as how to maintain the value and exchange thereof in case of damage or inauthenticity. Currency Integrity Investigator, Mr Gerald Mariemuthoo, made a presentation raising awareness on counterfeit notes and how to assess the bank notes, by inspecting the enhanced security features to determine the integrity of the bank notes. He also educated on stained bank notes and the implications that come with being in the possession of such bank notes. The awareness continued to Kalahari Mall where, one on one engagements were done with the public, store owners, workers, and an approximate target of 100 people were reached. The SAPS made public awareness on ATM/ Bank scams, Cyber Fraud, and other property related crimes that are continuing to cause imbalances on the crime pattern analysis, from area to area. Ends
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