Compléter Family secretsVersion en ligne reading activity for intermediate students par Emoke Gyergyak 1 In East London, a family once had a daring dream ? to create their own wealth Everybody dreams of becoming a millionaire overnight. The illegal scheme orchestrated by this family became the largest ever uncovered by the UK police This captivating story gained public interest due to its unique family aspect At the trial, the judge sternly warned the public against sympathizing with the family Remarkably organized, this counterfeit money enterprise operated like a legitimate business The investigation is still ongoing, closely watched by the public. " 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 .