Police from Hillside Police station in Bulawayo have warned the public about a batch of fake $5 bond notes in circulation. According to them these notes are in batches with the following serial numbers:

  • AC 6699084
  • AC 3887855
  • AC 1213446

The handwritten notices read:

Public Notice From ZRP Hillside

Beware of fake bond notes in circulation. They are in $5 batches with serial numbers:

  • AC 6699084
  • AC 3887855
  • AC 1213446

By Chief Inspector Rabson

Officer In Charge ZRP Hillside

It is not clear what exactly prompted the warning but it could be several people with these notes were arrested. It is also not clear how large this fake bond operation/syndicate if any is. However, if you are a resident of Bulawayo you would do well to be vigilant when handling cash.

You can read Geography Notes on the city of Bulawayo here

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