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Akola Police Bust Fake Currency Ring, Seize ₹97,000
19 Jul
Summary
- Three individuals arrested in a fake currency racket.
- Counterfeit notes worth ₹97,000 were confiscated.
- The investigation traced the source of fake notes to Buldhana district.
In a significant operation, the Akola Local Crime Branch (LCB) has successfully dismantled a fake currency racket, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of counterfeit Indian currency with a face value of ₹97,000.
Acting on a specific tip, police apprehended Chandan Bhimrao Ghandore near Gudhdi railway gate, discovering 29 counterfeit ₹500 notes. Ghandore’s interrogation implicated Jahiruddin Jabiruddin of Murtizapur, from whom a substantial amount of fake currency was recovered.
The investigation further extended to Vitthal Sanjay Warokar of Gudhdi, who revealed the counterfeit notes originated from Dongaon in Buldhana district. The accused were reportedly attempting to pass these fake notes as legitimate currency in the market.
A case has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police are actively working to identify all involved parties and trace the complete supply chain of the counterfeit currency.
