In a peculiar incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, police arrested two men producing and circulating counterfeit Rs 500 notes. The two suspects, who have been identified as Satish Rai and Pramod Mishra, allegedly, used to print fake ₹ 500 notes on ₹ 10 stamp papers on a computer printer. As per the police officials the two had sourced the stamp paper from Mirzapur.
The police informed that the duo was caught in the act as they were about to spend another ₹10,000 in counterfeit currency at the Ramgarh market in Sonbhadra, where they were subsequently arrested. NDTV reported that it was stated by Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh that 20 fake ₹500 notes were found. It was further mentioned that these notes were so well-made that no one would be able to identify them as counterfeit unless they were familiar with the detailed features of the real currency.
The accused allegedly learned how to produce counterfeit currency notes by watching YouTube tutorials, according to the police. In addition to the fake ₹500 notes, the police confiscated an Alto car, printing equipment, a laptop, a printer, and 27 stamp papers from the suspects.
India has been dealing with a growing number of counterfeit currency incidents in recent years, despite efforts to combat it. In September 2024, a fake currency manufacturing unit was busted in Surat, Gujarat, and four people were arrested. The unit was operating in the office of an online garment store. The accused were allegedly inspired by the web series ' Farzi .' It is becoming really crucial to stay alert when exchanging currencies, as the internet has made it possible for anyone to learn and replicate sophisticated methods, such as printing counterfeit money. Let’s explore a few key features to check when exchanging currency to ensure its authenticity.
How can you identify fake Indian currency notes?
Watermark: Hold the note against a light source. A proper watermark, featuring a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, should appear on ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, and ₹2000 notes. If there's no watermark or it appears faint or blurry, the note is likely a fake.
Security Thread: The ₹500 and ₹2000 notes have a security thread embedded in the paper, which changes color when tilted. A genuine note will show the text 'Bharat' and ' Rupee ' along the thread, along with a color-changing effect.
Intaglio Printing: The Mahatma Gandhi portrait, the Reserve Bank of India seal, and the Ashoka Pillar should be raised to the touch. These are features of intaglio printing, which is a form of engraving that produces a raised effect. This can be a measure of authenticity of a note.
The police informed that the duo was caught in the act as they were about to spend another ₹10,000 in counterfeit currency at the Ramgarh market in Sonbhadra, where they were subsequently arrested. NDTV reported that it was stated by Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh that 20 fake ₹500 notes were found. It was further mentioned that these notes were so well-made that no one would be able to identify them as counterfeit unless they were familiar with the detailed features of the real currency.
The accused allegedly learned how to produce counterfeit currency notes by watching YouTube tutorials, according to the police. In addition to the fake ₹500 notes, the police confiscated an Alto car, printing equipment, a laptop, a printer, and 27 stamp papers from the suspects.
India has been dealing with a growing number of counterfeit currency incidents in recent years, despite efforts to combat it. In September 2024, a fake currency manufacturing unit was busted in Surat, Gujarat, and four people were arrested. The unit was operating in the office of an online garment store. The accused were allegedly inspired by the web series ' Farzi .' It is becoming really crucial to stay alert when exchanging currencies, as the internet has made it possible for anyone to learn and replicate sophisticated methods, such as printing counterfeit money. Let’s explore a few key features to check when exchanging currency to ensure its authenticity.
How can you identify fake Indian currency notes?
Watermark: Hold the note against a light source. A proper watermark, featuring a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, should appear on ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, and ₹2000 notes. If there's no watermark or it appears faint or blurry, the note is likely a fake.
Security Thread: The ₹500 and ₹2000 notes have a security thread embedded in the paper, which changes color when tilted. A genuine note will show the text 'Bharat' and ' Rupee ' along the thread, along with a color-changing effect.
Intaglio Printing: The Mahatma Gandhi portrait, the Reserve Bank of India seal, and the Ashoka Pillar should be raised to the touch. These are features of intaglio printing, which is a form of engraving that produces a raised effect. This can be a measure of authenticity of a note.
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