(1)Counterfeit suspect may have used 1,500 bogus bills

(1)Counterfeit suspect may have used 1,500 bogus bills

OTSU, Japan - Photo shows Takeshi Asakura who was arrested on suspicion of passing forged 10,000 yen and 5,000 yen bills. Police said on Aug. 23 Asakura may have used nearly 1,500 phony bills nationwide. (Kyodo)

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