"假币的集中出现，意味着这不是孤立事件。随着侦查深入，一个流窜作案、分工明确的犯罪团伙浮出 水面。"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。他们的目标明确：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，悄然敛财。 近日，四川荣县公安成功破获一起伪造、持有、使用假币案件，查获总面额48500元假币及各类制假作 案工具。该案缘起8月菜农收到假币报案，民警调查发现系流窜团伙作案。该团伙为亲戚关系，分工明 确，美术专业出身的钟某某负责制假，两人专赴老旧市场用假币换零，一人专职驾车。团伙自2025年初 流窜自贡、眉山、内江等地菜市场作案。目前，4 名嫌疑人已被采取刑事强制措施，案件正进一步办 理。 据介绍，今年8月11日上午，旭阳派出所接到一位菜农报案称，在莲花坝菜市场，一名中年妇女用一张 20元纸币买走了2.5元的蔬菜，还给她找了零。事后，菜农发现那张20元纸币手感异常，在他人提醒下 发现是假币，遂报案。 接报后，民警在大佛寺菜市场、美丽新城等案发地周边菜市场走访调查，先后收到受害商贩提交当日收 ...

Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court has issued an interpretation regarding the application of laws in cases of counterfeiting currency and related crimes, aiming to enhance legal clarity and enforcement [1] - The act of illegally manufacturing counterfeit currency that mimics the design, shape, and color of real currency is classified as "counterfeiting currency" under Article 170 of the Criminal Law [1] - Altering genuine currency through methods such as cutting, modifying, or reprinting is classified as "forgery of currency" under Article 173 of the Criminal Law [1] Group 2 - If both counterfeiting and forgery methods are used to create mixed currency, it will be prosecuted as counterfeiting currency under Article 170 [1] - Crimes involving counterfeit foreign currency will be prosecuted according to Articles 170 to 173 of the Criminal Law, with the amount calculated based on the exchange rate published by the China Foreign Exchange Trading Center or authorized institutions [2] - Counterfeit ordinary commemorative coins and precious metal commemorative coins will also be prosecuted under Articles 170 to 173, with the amount for counterfeit ordinary coins calculated by face value and for precious metal coins by initial sale price [2] Group 3 - Using or attempting to use counterfeit discontinued currency will be prosecuted for fraud under Article 266 of the Criminal Law [2] - This interpretation supersedes any previous judicial interpretations that are inconsistent with it [3]

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of electronic payments and digital currencies has diminished the presence of cash in daily transactions, leading to a relaxed vigilance towards counterfeit currency. Recent cases highlighted by the Ministry of Public Security indicate that counterfeiting remains a significant issue, necessitating ongoing efforts to combat it [1][2]. Group 1: Counterfeit Currency Crime Characteristics - The recent cases reveal a notable trend in small-scale, order-based production of counterfeit currency, characterized by low entry barriers, high liquidity, and increased concealment, posing new challenges to traditional law enforcement methods [1]. - Counterfeit currency crimes not only harm the economic interests of individuals but also disrupt the currency circulation order and threaten the stability of the monetary system [1]. Group 2: Strategies for Combating Counterfeit Currency - To effectively combat counterfeit currency, it is essential to target key links in the criminal chain, such as restricting the illegal sale of equipment and materials used for counterfeiting through technical means and regulatory reviews [1]. - Manufacturers of printing equipment must fulfill their legal and social responsibilities by ensuring that their machines cannot produce images of the Renminbi, thereby cutting off the potential for counterfeit production at the source [1]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts and Public Awareness - The internet's cross-regional nature facilitates counterfeit currency transactions, requiring collaboration among social platforms, logistics companies, and relevant authorities to sever the sales chain [2]. - Social platforms should leverage big data and AI technologies to monitor and identify counterfeit-related information, while the logistics sector must implement real-name collection and verification processes to enhance the ability of frontline employees to identify counterfeit currency [2]. - Enhancing public awareness and immunity against counterfeit currency is crucial, particularly for vulnerable groups such as merchants and rural elderly individuals, through educational initiatives and community engagement [2].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the serious threat posed by counterfeit currency to national financial management and the property rights of citizens, highlighting the law enforcement efforts to combat such crimes effectively [1]. Group 1: Recent Cases of Counterfeit Currency - In May 2024, a series of counterfeit currency cases involving individuals in Beijing were investigated, leading to the destruction 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 dismantling of 6 counterfeit production sites and the confiscation of over 400,000 yuan in fake currency, including denominations of 20, 50, and 100 yuan [3]. - 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 [4][5]. - In July 2024, a case in Sichuan led to the confiscation of 1.6529 million yuan in counterfeit 50 yuan notes, with the perpetrators using various deceptive methods to circulate the fake currency [6]. - 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 currency seized [7][8]. Group 2: Law Enforcement Actions - Law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to combat counterfeit currency production and distribution, successfully apprehending multiple suspects and dismantling numerous production sites across various regions [2][3][4][6][7]. - The article highlights the proactive measures taken by police to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in counterfeit currency crimes, ensuring that cases are forwarded to the judicial system for further action [5][8]. Group 3: Public Awareness - The article advises the public to remain vigilant against counterfeit currency, especially in crowded places, and to carefully verify the authenticity of banknotes during transactions [9].