What happened
An international operation supported by Europol targeted a Camorra-linked network involved in large-scale euro counterfeiting, resulting in six arrests and seizures of counterfeit notes, weapons, and electronic devices across Germany, Italy, and Spain.
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What compliance teams should check
- Monitor for counterfeit euro banknotes
- Review exposure to Camorra and related groups
- Enhance controls for cash-intensive businesses in affected regions
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Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor’s Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany, Italy, and Spain. In Germany, two illegally held pistols with ammunition were seized, as well as counterfeit euro banknotes of Italian origin linked to the so-called “Napoli Group”. Furthermore, the officers in the field seized 16 phone mobiles and storage devices.Europol, 24 Sep 2026, 10:40 UTC, europol.europa.eu
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