Network of fake notes spread from Jabalpur to Mandla, mastermind sold 1 lakh for 25 thousand

Fake Note Racket Busted: Police Seize ₹15 Lakh in Counterfeit Cash- A massive counterfeit currency ring operating across Madhya Pradesh has been smashed by police, with the recovery of ₹15 lakh in fake notes. Four individuals have been apprehended—two from Jabalpur and two from Mandla—exposing a network extending beyond Jabalpur to Mandla and Narsinghpur.

 ₹25,000 for ₹1 Lakh: The Counterfeit Currency Scheme- The mastermind, Rituraj, ran the operation from a rented house in Jabalpur. He peddled fake notes, exchanging ₹25,000 for ₹1 lakh worth of counterfeit currency. He sent ₹12 lakh in fake notes to Mandla for distribution by other members of the gang, including Dheeraj Manwani, Gaurav Tiwari, and Rakesh Tiwari, who circulated the notes in the market. This highlights the organized nature of the operation and its reach.

 Printing Setup in a Rented House: Police Raid Yields Evidence-

Rituraj’s counterfeit operation was based out of a rented house in Jabalpur’s Adhartal area. A police raid at the location uncovered a color printer, laptop, specialized paper for printing notes, and other materials. The initial raid yielded ₹3 lakh in fake notes and led to the arrest of Rituraj and his accomplice, Ravi Dahiya. This demonstrates the sophistication of their operation, capable of producing large quantities of high-quality counterfeit notes.

 Two More Arrests in Mandla: ₹12 Lakh in Fake Notes Seized- The investigation extended to Mandla, resulting in the arrests of Santosh Shrivastava and Ajay Kumar, with the seizure of an additional ₹12 lakh in fake notes. This discovery confirms the wide-ranging nature of the network, extending beyond a localized operation.

 Ongoing Investigation: Unraveling the Entire Network- Police are actively investigating the distribution channels used by Rituraj and his associates, aiming to identify and apprehend all members of the criminal network. Technical evidence and interrogations have yielded crucial information. The ongoing investigation aims to completely dismantle the entire operation and bring all those involved to justice.

 The Danger of Counterfeit Currency: Staying Vigilant- This case underscores the growing threat of counterfeit currency facilitated by technology. People in smaller towns and cities are particularly vulnerable to such scams. While police efforts are commendable, public awareness and vigilance are crucial in combating this issue. Increased awareness and caution are necessary to protect individuals from falling victim to this type of crime.