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Crime
Delhi Police Dismantle Counterfeit Currency Ring, Two Arrested with Fake Notes
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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Delhi police have broken up a counterfeit currency network, arresting two suspects found in possession of fake banknotes.
Delhi Police announced that a coordinated operation has successfully dismantled a counterfeit currency network operating in the capital. The investigation, which involved forensic verification and surveillance, culminated in the seizure of fake banknotes and the apprehension of two individuals.
The two suspects were detained after police identified the counterfeit notes during routine checks. Forensic experts confirmed the notes were spurious, prompting immediate arrest under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities have handed the seized notes to the Economic Offences Wing for further analysis and to trace the source of the counterfeit supply. While the police have not disclosed the full scale of the network, they indicated that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb the circulation of fake currency in Delhi.
Officials urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious currency to the nearest police station, emphasizing that vigilance is essential to prevent the spread of counterfeit money.
The two suspects were detained after police identified the counterfeit notes during routine checks. Forensic experts confirmed the notes were spurious, prompting immediate arrest under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities have handed the seized notes to the Economic Offences Wing for further analysis and to trace the source of the counterfeit supply. While the police have not disclosed the full scale of the network, they indicated that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb the circulation of fake currency in Delhi.
Officials urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious currency to the nearest police station, emphasizing that vigilance is essential to prevent the spread of counterfeit money.