Assam: STF of Assam Police Arrested Three for Using Fake Currency Notes in Guwahati

Staff Reporter

Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police seized fake notes with a face value of 8,32,500 cash in Guwahati’s Khanapara area on Monday evening. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, took place near the under-construction Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT).

In addition to the fake currency, the STF also recovered legitimate cash amounting to Rs. 1,28,320 lakh. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the case. The suspects, identified as Sahil Ali, Ajay Vishwakarma, and an unnamed third person, were using their personal vehicle (AS 01 FZ 5890) to transport the counterfeit currency, which has also been confiscated. The police also seized the suspects’ mobile phones.

On August 10 the Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) busted a fake currency operation in the Pachim Boragaon area of Guwahati. Following tips the STF raided the home of 28 year old Abhinah Sarkar in Debkota Nagar, who originally hails from Jorhat district.

During the raid the STF uncovered an advanced printing press used for producing counterfeit Indian currency. They also seized 205 fake Rs 500 notes, totaling Rs 102,500 in face value. Additionally, four items resembling gold, weighing about 2.86 kilograms, were confiscated.

On July 26th, the Rupahihat police caught two people involved in the distribution of fake Indian currency. Acting on a tip off, authorities arrested Abdul Jalil from Barghuli village and Mahmudul Hussain from Bhakuamari village in the Pachim Saloni area.

During the arrest, officers discovered bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes, along with a currency printing machine, printer and other evidence. Sources indicate that the two suspects are believed to be part of a larger gang that has been operating an interstate counterfeit currency operation for a considerable time. The police have initiated an investigation to track down and apprehend other gang members involved in this illicit activity.

In a related incident on March 16 the STF conducted a raid in Pur Sarania under the Chandmari Police Station based on information. This operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals involved in trafficking Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN).

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