Arunachal Pradesh Police held two fake-currency swindlers from Naharlagun

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NAHARLGUN: The Capital Police on Wednesday arrested Rido Yalum (45) and Bilal Hussain (30) among the four people involved in cheating the public with counterfeit Indian currency.

Speaking to the reporters, Capital SP Jimmy Chiram said that these people usually take minimal money from the people and in return pay double the principal amount to lure them. This money at the initial stage is provided originally which builds confidence among the people. Chiram said this process continues the next time when the customer exchanges huge amounts ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 25 lakh. Now, continuing the same process, the customer is returned double the amount in a sealed package.

"Surprisingly the customers are not allowed to open the package on the spot stating that the currency would be damaged if opened. However, it is much delayed until the people know about the counterfeit currency when returning to the State," he said.

The police have frozen the account of Rido Yalum with amount Rs 15.75 lakh in her personal bank account, which will be soon recovered. Meanwhile, the names of two others involved in the case have also been revealed and the police will soon arrest them.

Rido Yallam was arrested from Naharlagun and Bilal Hussain alias Rakesh Das from Assam. The fake currency printing machine, counterfeit notes and other items used for cheating have been seized by police.

Police team has found that the gang has not only cheated people of Arunachal Pradesh, but more than 20 persons all across the North-East.

Chiram informed that earlier a complaint was received by the police about the incident and subsequently a case was registered under Naharlagun PS (case No 103/22 U/s 120-b/419/420 IPC). Accordingly a team was constituted and detailed investigation was initiated. The team found that the gang operates from Bangalmara in Assam and have local support from the State.

"The police feel that the people should know about the matter and take it as a lesson. Therefore, the police department appeals to the public to immediately approach the nearest police station and file a complaint without any hesitation," he added.

Chiram said that the victim was cheated of Rs 20 lakh by two persons who introduced themselves as Rakesh Das and Raton Das and impersonated RBI officials. Meanwhile, Rido Yalum was finding the targets in ICR for accomplishing their actions.

Subsequently, a team led by SDPO Naharlagun, D Gumja and including Inspector K Yangfo, SI SS Jha and others took up the investigation. It was found that the gang was based at Bangalmara and operated by Bilal Hussain, Mazarul Islam alias Raton Das and Roshidul Islam.

Earlier, the capital police also solved a mobile robbery case with the arrest of Nabam Harming and Taba Tuki from different locations of ICR.

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