Counterfeit Currency Racket Busted: NIA Cracks Down on Saharanpur-Based Syndicate

Counterfeit Currency Racket Busted: NIA Cracks Down on Saharanpur-Based Syndicate\n\nIn a significant crackdown on the counterfeit currency racket, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two key accused in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The agency arrested Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar, both from Saharanpur, on September 15, for allegedly circulating counterfeit currency notes through the Punjab National Bank (PNB) currency chest.\n\nAccording to officials, the duo is linked to arrested key accused Adesh Choudhary and is involved in the conspiracy relating to the circulation of counterfeit currency notes through the PNB currency chest. The case was initially reported by the local police on August 29 and was later re-registered by the NIA on September 3.\n\nThe central agency arrested FIR-named accused Amit Kumar and Adesh Choudhary on September 7 and 15, respectively. The involvement of three employees of the bank surfaced during the inquiry, and they were accordingly suspended by the bank.\n\nThe counterfeit currency notes, with a face value of Rs 17.29 crore, were recovered from the currency chest of PNB, Civil Lines, Saharanpur. The NIA has been investigating the case since September 3, and the agency has made significant progress in cracking down on the counterfeit currency racket.\n\nThe NIA has been working closely with the local police to identify and apprehend the key accused in the case. The agency has also seized various documents and evidence related to the counterfeit currency racket.\n\nThe crackdown on the counterfeit currency racket is a significant step towards curbing the menace of fake currency in the country. The NIA has been working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the key accused in the case, and the agency is committed to bringing them to justice.\n\nThe NIA's efforts have sent a strong message to those involved in the counterfeit currency racket, and the agency is confident that the crackdown will have a significant impact on the circulation of fake currency in the country.\n\nIn conclusion, the NIA's crackdown on the Saharanpur-based counterfeit currency syndicate is a significant step towards curbing the menace of fake currency in the country. The agency's efforts will continue to be focused on identifying and apprehending the key accused in the case, and bringing them to justice.