一假币团伙成员为亲戚关系，他们分工明确，由美术专业毕业的钟某某担任"技术总监"，制作的假币流 入菜市场等地，让小商小贩防不胜防……近日，自贡市荣县公安局在隆昌警方协助下，破获一起伪造、 持有、使用假币案件，抓获犯罪嫌疑人4名，现场查获面额为10元、20元的假币29600元。 报案：一张20元假币流入菜市场 收网：现场起获近3万元假币 警方调查发现，该团伙自2025年初以来，先后在自贡市荣县、富顺、沿滩，眉山市东坡区、丹棱县、仁 寿县，内江市东兴区等多地的菜市场流窜作案。他们目标明确：利用早市人流密集、交易频繁的特点， 用假币购买小额商品，换取找零真钞。 该团伙成员为亲戚关系，分工明确，各司其职。钟某某（女，36岁，内江市人）大学学的美术专业，在 团伙中扮演"技术总监"角色，涉嫌利用制图软件、打印机等工具制造假币；罗某某（女，54岁，乐山市 人）与罗某某（女，51岁，乐山市人）作为"操作员"，专门挑选监控薄弱的老旧市场使用假币；杨某某 （男，26岁，乐山市人）是"专职司机"，驾车接送成员往返于各地。 在充分掌握该团伙的活动规律与藏身之处后，12月12日晚，荣县警方直奔内江隆昌市某小区，将4人抓 获，并在其住处查 ...

Core Viewpoint - A group of 15 individuals born after 2000, including minors, has been arrested for producing counterfeit currency using home printers, leading to significant law enforcement actions across multiple regions in China [1][5][7]. Group 1: Case Details - The counterfeit currency operation was discovered when police noticed a suspicious transaction involving a counterfeit bill template [1]. - The group utilized foreign software to learn counterfeiting techniques and purchased printing equipment online, operating from remote locations [5][7]. - Law enforcement conducted synchronized raids across Beijing, Guangxi, Hebei, and Jiangxi, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspects and the seizure of over 2.5 million yuan in counterfeit bills [7]. Group 2: Modus Operandi - The suspects enhanced the counterfeit bills by aging them or adding texture to increase their perceived value before selling [7]. - They targeted vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly, using tactics such as exchanging counterfeit bills for genuine currency in markets [8][10]. - In one instance, suspects disguised themselves as vegetable vendors to swap counterfeit bills for real money from unsuspecting elderly customers [8]. Group 3: Counterfeit Detection - Bank staff recommend several methods for detecting counterfeit bills, including visual checks for color changes, tactile checks for raised features, and light tests for watermarks [12].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in China to combat counterfeiting activities, particularly focusing on the production and distribution of counterfeit currency, which poses a significant threat to national monetary security and public interests [1]. Group 1: Recent Cases of Counterfeiting - In May 2024, a series of counterfeit currency cases involving individuals in Beijing were investigated, leading to the dismantling of 8 production sites and the seizure of over 2 million yuan in counterfeit money [2]. - In December 2023, a case in Inner Mongolia resulted in the destruction of 6 counterfeit production sites and the confiscation of over 400,000 yuan in fake currency, including denominations of 20, 50, and 100 yuan [4]. - In October 2024, a case in Hunan involved the production of counterfeit currency based on orders, with over 300,000 yuan in fake 100 yuan notes seized [6]. - In July 2024, a case in Sichuan led to the confiscation of approximately 1.6529 million yuan in counterfeit 50 yuan notes, with perpetrators using deceptive methods to circulate the fake currency [8]. - In July 2023, a case in Yunnan resulted in the dismantling of 7 production and storage sites, with over 3.06625 million yuan in counterfeit money seized since 2021 [11]. Group 2: Law Enforcement Actions - Law enforcement agencies have intensified their crackdown on counterfeit currency production, with a focus on online and small-scale operations that utilize modern technology for printing and distribution [1][2]. - The coordinated efforts of various provincial police departments under the guidance of the Ministry of Public Security have led to significant successes in identifying and apprehending suspects involved in counterfeiting [2][4]. - The article emphasizes the importance of public vigilance against counterfeit currency, especially in crowded areas where the risk of encountering fake money is higher [12].