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Bank Employee Among Three Arrested for Counterfeit Currency Racket in Vellore
Police in Vellore have arrested three individuals, including a bank staff member, for allegedly circulating forged currency notes. Authorities recovered counterfeit notes valued at approximately ₹8,700 during the operation.
LSN India ·
Law enforcement agencies in Vellore have intensified their crackdown on counterfeit currency operations following the arrest of three suspects involved in circulating fake notes in the district. The arrested individuals include a bank employee, marking a significant development in the investigation into the illicit currency racket.
During searches conducted at multiple locations, police recovered counterfeit currency notes totalling around ₹8,700. The involvement of a banking sector employee has raised concerns about potential lapses in currency verification procedures at financial institutions.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining how the counterfeit notes entered circulation and whether other individuals were complicit in the operation. Police are also verifying if the fake currency was produced locally or smuggled into the region.
The arrests underscore the persistent threat posed by counterfeit currency operations across India, particularly in commercial centres like Vellore. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious currency transactions to nearby police stations.