Battle intensifies against fake cash

GUANGZHOU: Rewards for tip-offs on the production and trafficking of counterfeit banknotes have been increased in a new battle against this crime.

The top reward has been increased to 200,000 yuan ($29,000), double the previous one, the police department said yesterday.

Earlier this year, Guangdong police boosted a special fund to 7.5 million yuan to reward people providing tip-offs. By the end of last month, more than 500,000 yuan had been handed out.