Beware of Dye-Stained Banknotes in
Malaysia.
10th September, 2013
If someone or a shopkeeper passes to you Dye-Stained Banknotes, do not
accept them. Beware, the banknotes may come from banks or ATM machine’s
robbery! We obviously do not want to be implicated in on these criminals.
Recently, due to a sharp increase in ATM robberies in
Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduced Currency Protection Device
(CPD) to deter ATM robberies.
CPD will emit a bright-coloured dye ink (using either smoke and/or
liquid dye or any other agent) to stain banknotes in the event the ATMs/CDMs
are attacked.
The stains vary considerably, and can cover the entire note or just the
edge or corner. The dye-stained banknotes are unfit for circulations. The
intention is to stain the notes that have been stolen, making it difficult for
the offenders to use them.
BNM advice members of the Public, Retailers and Cash Handlers not to accept dye-stained banknotes as the banknotes are likely to have been stolen ones. They should report any information regarding such banknotes immediately to the police.
By installing CPD, BNM hopes that in the long run, it should reduce the
incidences of ATM robberies.
More information regarding dye-stained banknotes.
