Somalia: Looters steal false Somali currency from Puntland airport

Unidentified looters stole some 17.5 billion Somali Shillings (approx. $531,000 USD) that was recently nabbed by Puntland security officers at Galkayo Airport, in central Mudug region, Radio Garowe reports.
The incident occured around late Tuesday night and the Puntland government has called for an immediate investigation into the robbery.
The false currency was sent from Mogadishu on a plane later seized by Puntland security forces at Galkayo Airport two weeks ago. The government ordered a freeze on the money from entering Puntland markets pending an investigation and a final decision.

Somali Shillings

The money was given to two Puntland businesswomen as a clearance for outstanding debts from the former president of the Transitional Federal Government President, Mr. Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed.Read More