Two Albanian men have been remanded in custody for four weeks on charges of counterfeiting after a preliminary hearing at the court in Sønderborg, Denmark. The men were apprehended at the Danish-German border, where authorities discovered 18.5 kilograms of counterfeit 20-kroner coins in a bag inside their vehicle, amounting to 39,400 kroner. This discovery raises substantial concerns regarding the operation of counterfeit currency in the region.

Syd- and Sønderjyllands Police have received multiple reports of counterfeit 20-kroner coins, prompting an investigation. Vice Police Inspector Jan Rasmussen commented on the situation, emphasizing the importance of determining whether there is a connection between the seized coins and the recent reports of counterfeit currency. The police suspect that the number of counterfeit claims could increase in the near future as they delve deeper into this case.

Both men have denied the charges against them but have chosen not to appeal the court's decision. This case underscores the ongoing battle against counterfeiting in Denmark and reflects the authorities' efforts to address and mitigate such illegal activities, protecting the integrity of the national currency.