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Crime
Rajasthan Police Arrest Counterfeit Note Scam Mastermind Inspired by Fake Web Series
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:15 PM
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Dungarpur police in Rajasthan have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a counterfeit currency operation that was reportedly modeled after a fictitious web series.
The Dungarpur district police in Rajasthan announced the arrest of a suspect identified as the mastermind of a counterfeit currency racket. According to officials, the accused was allegedly influenced by a fictitious web series that portrayed the manufacturing and distribution of fake notes.
Investigators say the suspect used the storyline as a blueprint to produce and circulate counterfeit rupees in the region. The police operation, which culminated in the arrest, also led to the seizure of a batch of forged notes, though the exact quantity has not been disclosed.
The arrest follows a brief investigation after local complaints about suspicious currency. Dungarpur Superintendent of Police emphasized that the case underscores the potential impact of misleading digital content on criminal behavior. The suspect is currently in custody and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Counterfeit Currency Act.
Investigators say the suspect used the storyline as a blueprint to produce and circulate counterfeit rupees in the region. The police operation, which culminated in the arrest, also led to the seizure of a batch of forged notes, though the exact quantity has not been disclosed.
The arrest follows a brief investigation after local complaints about suspicious currency. Dungarpur Superintendent of Police emphasized that the case underscores the potential impact of misleading digital content on criminal behavior. The suspect is currently in custody and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Counterfeit Currency Act.