Hamirpur Police Crack Counterfeit Currency Syndicate
Hamirpur Police arrested two individuals linked to a counterfeit currency operation following a complaint from an elderly shopkeeper. The suspects used fake Rs 200 notes and a currency exchange tactic to defraud victims. The investigation is ongoing, with the public advised to remain vigilant.
- Country:
- India
In a significant breakthrough, Hamirpur Police have apprehended two individuals allegedly involved in a counterfeit currency ring, officials announced on Saturday.
The arrests were made after a 74-year-old shopkeeper from Loharda Bypass Road reported being duped on April 9, 2026, by culprits using a 'currency exchange' tactic involving fake Rs 200 notes.
Leveraging CCTV footage, technical surveillance, and bank records, authorities traced the suspects' vehicle, intercepting them near Behnajata, Bilaspur. Seizures included 16 fake Rs 500 and 33 fake Rs 200 notes. The investigation continues, urging the public, especially small business owners, to verify currency note security features meticulously.
Google News