Europol dismantled an international euro counterfeiting network linked to the Camorra, the Neapolitan criminal organization. The operation resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches in 16 residential and commercial properties distributed across Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The investigation began in November 2021, when a 47-year-old Italian citizen was arrested in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. From this initial arrest, the authorities managed to track and identify the remaining members of the criminal network.
The operation was coordinated by Europol and involved the police authorities of the three countries where the searches were carried out. The Camorra, one of the oldest and most powerful Italian criminal organizations, is known for diversifying its illegal activities beyond drug trafficking, including currency counterfeiting.
This action represents a significant blow against European currency counterfeiting networks, which pose a threat to the economic stability of the eurozone. Europol will continue to cooperate with the countries involved to dismantle any related networks that may exist.
