ISD Detains Counterfeit Currency Suspects
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two suspects alleged to be involved in possessing and trafficking of counterfeit Brunei currency were detained Wednesday under the Internal Security Act.

A statement issued by the Internal Security Department (ISD) said that they are being held for the ISD to investigate further their involvement in the case.

The two men, Sofri bin Dahali, 36, and Hj Sarbini bin Pehin Udana Khatib Hj Junit, 53, were on discharged not amounting to acquittal by Chief Justice Mohammad Saied on charges linking to trafficking over half a million dollars worth of counterfeit Brunei currency notes.

The ISD in a press statement yesterday said:

“The Internal Security Department had detained two men believed to be involved in possessing and the trafficking of counterfeit Brunei currency. Both were detained on 22nd October 2003 under the Internal Security Act (Chapter 133).

“They are Sofri bin Dahali, a 36-year-old permanent resident and Hj Sarbini bin Pehin Udana Khatib Hj Junit, a 53-year-old Brunei citizen.

“The detention of both men will allow the ISD to investigate further their involvement in the case.

“The Department assessed that the acts of printing, possessing or trafficking counterfeit currency are very serious offences and may threaten the security of the country.

“The Department will not hesitate to take action according to the law.

“The Internal Security Department reminds the public to be vigilant and to report any illegal activities to the authorities which may threaten the security of the country. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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