New Delhi, June 22: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted an interstate counterfeit currency syndicate operating between Delhi-NCR and Malda in West Bengal, arresting three accused and seizing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of ₹3 lakh.
According to Delhi Police, the operation was carried out by the NR-1 Unit of the Crime Branch, which intercepted a consignment of counterfeit ₹200 denomination notes before they could be circulated in the market.
Investigators said the operation exposed an interstate network involved in the procurement, transportation and distribution of fake Indian currency between West Bengal and the National Capital Region.
The seizure is considered significant as the counterfeit notes were allegedly intended for circulation in Delhi-NCR, potentially causing financial losses and undermining public confidence in the currency system.
Police arrested three members of the syndicate during the operation and have launched further investigations to identify other individuals involved in the racket, including suppliers, distributors and recipients of the fake currency.
Officials are also examining the network’s links to Malda district of West Bengal, which has frequently figured in investigations related to counterfeit currency trafficking.
The successful operation was led by Inspector Ajay Gahlawat under the leadership of ACP Ashok Sharma and under the supervision of DCP Chandra Kumar Singh.
Delhi Police said efforts are underway to trace the larger network and determine whether additional consignments of counterfeit currency were circulated through the syndicate.
Further investigation is in progress.
