Couple held over forged bills

JAKARTA (JP): Police said Saturday they were getting tougher on the couple they arrested last week for counterfeiting money in Serpong, Tangerang, about 30 kilometers south of here.

Police sources said the police wanted to know more about the roles of Bachtiar, 42, and Susan, 37, in the alleged counterfeit of about Rp 1.9 billion.

Last Thursday, police raided the couple's house at Villa Melati Mas confiscating a printing machine, forged money and other evidence.

Police said the couple had circulated Rp 500 million in forged Rp 20,000 notes. (04)