In a major breakthrough, the SAS Nagar Police has successfully unearthed an interstate fake currency module operating out of Dera Bassi. Acting on a credible tip-off, the police arrested two individuals — Sachin and Gurdeep — both residents of Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Massive Recovery of Fake Currency
During the operation, officials recovered ₹11,05,000 in original old currency along with a staggering ₹9 crore 88 lakh in counterfeit notes. Police sources revealed that the accused used a layered deception technique, placing genuine notes on the top of bundles while concealing fake notes inside to dupe unsuspecting victims.
Links Across Multiple States
Preliminary investigation indicates that the duo has been involved in several cheating and counterfeit cases across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Their operations were designed to target individuals seeking cash exchange, taking advantage of urgent financial needs.
FIR Registered, Network Under Scanner
An FIR has been filed at Police Station Dera Bassi, and further interrogation is ongoing. Technical analysis is being conducted to trace the wider network, identify suppliers, and locate other associates involved in the racket.
The Punjab Police, under the leadership of the Bhagwant Mann government, reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating organised financial fraud and strengthening the state’s financial security ecosystem.
