Gujarat: Police in Rajkot, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, have uncovered an alleged counterfeit currency operation following a raid conducted by the Rajkot City Special Operations Group.
Acting on a tip-off, officers carried out a raid in the Raidhara area, where they arrested a suspect accused of printing fake currency notes. Police also seized a batch of counterfeit notes before they could be circulated in the market.
Raid Leads to Seizure of Fake Notes
During the operation, officers searched a room located near a cattle shed in the area and detained a man who identified himself as Naithik Agravat.
A search of the premises revealed equipment allegedly used for printing counterfeit currency, including a printer-cum-scanner, a cutting tool, a footstool, pencils, coins, and blank A4-size paper sheets.
Police recovered 15 fake ₹100 currency notes printed on both sides, all bearing the same serial number, 663598. In addition, 34 partially printed ₹100 notes—printed on one side of A4 sheets—were also found.
In total, authorities seized 38 counterfeit notes with denominations of ₹100 and ₹200 during the raid.
Suspect Claims Financial Distress
During preliminary questioning, the accused reportedly told investigators that he began producing counterfeit notes due to mounting debt and financial difficulties.
According to police, the suspect said he learned the method of printing fake currency by watching a video on YouTube about a week before the raid. He subsequently ordered a colour printer online and began experimenting with printing fake notes.
Initially, he printed two notes and attempted to circulate them locally. When the notes reportedly passed unnoticed, he continued producing more.
Authorities stated that the suspect had printed and circulated a small number of counterfeit notes about three days before the raid. However, before the newly printed batch could be introduced into circulation, the Special Operations Group intervened and arrested him.
Investigation Continues
Police are currently investigating whether the counterfeit notes were intended for wider distribution or connected to other illegal activities.
Officials also indicated that the accused has previously been linked to serious criminal cases, including allegations related to kidnapping and sexual assault. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
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