Overview

• Four individuals aged 18–19 were arrested for using counterfeit 20€ and 50€ notes in Palma's nightlife venues, with three released and the ringleader remaining in custody.
• The counterfeit bills, described as 'dangerous' by the Bank of Spain due to their high quality, were difficult to detect during transactions.
• The suspects used a 'drip' method, paying for purchases with fake notes to receive legitimate currency as change, which was then passed back to the main supplier.
• The National Police linked multiple counterfeit batches through forensic analysis and security footage, identifying the ringleader and collaborators across Mallorca.
• Investigators are still working to determine the origin and manufacturing source of the counterfeit bills, a rare occurrence in Mallorca due to its insular geography.