Fill in the Blanks Family secretsOnline version reading activity for intermediate students by Emoke Gyergyak 1 This captivating story gained public interest due to its unique family aspect Remarkably organized, this counterfeit money enterprise operated like a legitimate business The investigation is still ongoing, closely watched by the public. At the trial, the judge sternly warned the public against sympathizing with the family Everybody dreams of becoming a millionaire overnight. In East London, a family once had a daring dream ? to create their own wealth The illegal scheme orchestrated by this family became the largest ever uncovered by the UK police " Family Secrets : The Fake Money Operation " . Little did they know that turning this dream into reality would come with a heavy price , leading all of them to prison . . With over £14 million of counterfeit banknotes seized , their 'family business' accounted for more than 66% of all fake money circulating in the country . As the true scope of their operation remains shrouded in mystery , only the family members know how many counterfeit notes are still in circulation , and they're keeping that information to themselves . . Spanning four generations , from 23 to 85 years old , the family included grandchildren , parents , grandparents , and even a great - grandmother . The great - grandmother , residing in a specialized home for older individuals , became an unexpected player in this illicit game , with the police finding £22 , 000 of fake notes stashed in a plastic bag on top of her kitchen cupboard . . Each family member had their role , and advanced technology was used for printing and cutting fake notes . With 20 different hiding spots for their ill - gotten gains , including the great - grandmother's kitchen , the police quietly observed the operation for over four months before making arrests . . Emphasizing that they were organized criminals stealing from everyone and harming the economy , the judge discouraged any feelings of pity . Despite this , a surprising number of people still secretly admire the family , prompting questions about whether this is a cause for concern or simply a reflection of human nature . It's a thought - provoking situation indeed .
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