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Tenant flees Nagpur home, leaving trail of fake currency worth 8.5 crore
Police in Nagpur have seized counterfeit notes valued at approximately 8.5 million rupees from a rented residence, after the tenant absconded without paying dues. Authorities are now hunting for the suspect who left behind a cache of both fully and partially printed fake currency.
LSN India ·
Nagpur police have launched a manhunt for a tenant accused of abandoning a rented property while leaving behind a substantial hoard of counterfeit currency. The suspect, identified as Pushpak Krishna Bhandarkar, had rented the residential unit but failed to pay rent for an extended period, prompting authorities to act.
During a search of the premises, police recovered counterfeit notes with a face value of approximately 8.5 million rupees. The seized currency comprised 3.7 million rupees in fully printed notes and 4.8 million rupees in partially printed notes, indicating an active counterfeiting operation at the location.
Investigators are examining the extent of the counterfeiting ring and its distribution network. The discovery raises concerns about the circulation of fake currency in the region, with police stepping up efforts to apprehend Bhandarkar and identify any associates involved in the operation.
The case highlights the growing menace of counterfeit currency in urban areas and the challenges law enforcement faces in detecting such operations. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious transactions or individuals involved in such illicit activities.