A large number of counterfeit RD$500 and RD$2,000 notes are circulating in Santiago, according to the Central Cibao Police Department. Santiago Police spokesman colonel Jesus Cordero Paredes made the announcement and warned the public to look out for the bills. In relation to the forgery, Feliz Jimenez Calderon and Simeon Camilo Duarte were arrested and indicted, accused of swindling several people with the fake currency. They were caught in possession of 27 RD$2,000 notes and 69 RD$500 notes, which were sent to the Central Bank. Police are also searching for other people accused of swindling businesses with fake money.