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Crime
Kotputli Scam: 435 Fake Rs. 4,00,000 Notes Seized, Two Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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In Kotputli, Rajasthan, police uncovered a fake currency racket involving 435 counterfeit notes worth Rs. 4 lakh, exchanged for genuine Rs. 40,000 notes. Two suspects were arrested and thousands of real rupees were seized.
Police in Kotputli uncovered a counterfeit currency scheme that circulated 435 fake notes worth a total of Rs. 4 lakh in the local market. The scam involved exchanging genuine Rs. 40,000 notes for the counterfeit currency, leading to a significant loss for unsuspecting traders. During the investigation, authorities seized thousands of real rupees along with the fake notes. Two individuals suspected of orchestrating the plot were taken into custody and are now under interrogation. The incident highlights the need for vigilance among merchants and consumers in the region.