A young man has been caught with fake printed new 20 Leone notes, according to a video making rounds on social media.

The man, who identified himself as Alusine Tarawallie was reportedly apprehended when he tried to do transaction with the counterfeit notes.

He was seen in the video sitting down with the fake 20 Leone notes held close to him. He was surrounded by anxious local residents, who looked on while he was questioned about his identity and motives.

Watch video below: