Awaiting a verdict: Ukrainian, Belarusian to be tried for selling counterfeit dollars

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"Kyiv regional prosecutor's office No.5 has completed pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings on charges against a Ukrainian citizen and a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, who attempted to sell $20,000 in counterfeit U.S. dollars," a statement reads.

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The indictment against both culprits was forwarded to the Solomensky District Court in Kyiv for further consideration.