Rogue Practices in Food Ordering: Deception in the Culinary Process
In Altenburg, Germany, an incident occurred at a snack bar located on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Straße on Friday, January 24, 2025, around 17:10. An unknown individual ordered food worth approximately 25 euros and, during the payment process, handed several fake banknotes to the 50-year-old snack bar operator.
After presenting the counterfeit money, the individual grabbed the ordered food and ran off in an unknown direction. The Altenburg police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and the Thuringian Police are also involved in the case.
The Gera Police Headquarters, responsible for the investigation, can be contacted for media inquiries. Their Press Office can be reached at 0365 829 1503 and 0365 829 1504, or emails can be sent to [email protected].
The Thuringian Police Headquarters is the appropriate authority for media inquiries related to the incident. Their official website is http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx.
Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the Altenburg police at 0365 / 8234 1465 (reference number 0022334/2025). The Gera Police Headquarters Press Office is also available for media inquiries.
The Thuringian Police can be contacted for further inquiries regarding the incident. The public is reminded to be vigilant and report any suspected use of counterfeit banknotes to local authorities.
