Three arrested for printing, selling fake Indian currency notes in Thane
Police have arrested three men for printing fake Indian currency notes and selling them in Kalyan markets in Maharashtra. Printing machines, counterfeit notes worth Rs 39,500 and other note-making materials including water mark paper, photo rim were also seized from the accused’s possession.
The accused, identified as Rajnish Kumar Chaudhary, Harshad Khan and Arjun Kushwaha, all aged 19 were arrested from Kalyan railway station area when they reached the spot to exchange fake Indian currency notes.
Police had received information that the accused may reach ST stand located in front of Kalyan station to exchange fake currency notes. Acting on a tip-off, a trap was laid and the trio was arrested on the spot. Police also seized fake Indian currency notes which were in the denominations of Rs 200, 100 and 50.
Probe revealed that the notes were made at Rajnish’s house and then brought to the market for exchange.
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