The Delhi Police have seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 3 lakh, which were sourced from Malda in West Bengal and intended for circulation in the Delhi-NCR region. The operation prevented the counterfeit notes from entering the market, officials confirmed on Monday.
Arrests and Charges
The accused have been identified as Narender Kumar alias Secretary alias Kallu, a resident of Rohtak, Haryana, and Astarul and Raijul Hoque, both residents of Malda, West Bengal. They were arrested following a tip-off about the delivery of fake currency. A trap was laid near the Munak Canal in Sector 18, Rohini, leading to their capture.
A case has been registered under Sections 178, 179, and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Crime Branch police station in Delhi, and an investigation is underway.
Recovery of Counterfeit Notes
During a search, police recovered fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 3 lakh, all in denominations of Rs 200. A preliminary examination revealed that the notes had repeated serial numbers and lacked genuine security features, confirming they were counterfeit. The recovered currency was seized, an official said.
Investigation into the Racket
Investigations revealed that Narender Kumar was the principal receiver and distributor of counterfeit currency in Delhi-NCR, while Astarul and Raijul Hoque acted as carriers and suppliers, transporting the fake notes from Malda district in West Bengal. To trace the source and dismantle the entire network, police have obtained custody remand of the accused from the court, the officer added.
