Mumbai: Man arrested with fake Indian currency notes

A 33-yr-old painter Haneef Sheikh arrested by Malvani Police and fake Indian currency notes in the Rs 200 denomination banknotes seized from him. The seized notes, with a face value of Rs 60,000 have been sent for investigation. Further probe is underway.

A few days ago, the crime branch had seized fake notes worth Rs 80 lakh in Powai. The crime branch team had laid a trap and carried out this operation.

The trade of fake notes is increasing day by day, In Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, the police on Sunday busted a fake currency printing factory. After which now a case of fake notes has come to light in Maharashtra.

Mumbai, Maharashtra | A 33-yr-old painter Haneef Sheikh arrested by Malvani Police & fake Indian currency notes in the Rs 200 denomination banknotes seized from him. The seized notes, with a face value of Rs 60,000 have been sent for investigation. Further probe is underway. pic.twitter.com/ZbW4HtRcBG

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