Two Fraudsters Arrested with Fake Currency in Seraikela

Police intensify search for ringleader; origin of fake notes remains a mystery.

Seraikela-Kharsawan police have arrested two fraudsters with counterfeit currency, posing a significant challenge in uncovering the source of the fake notes.

JAMSHEDPUR – Seraikela-Kharsawan police have arrested two fraudsters with nine counterfeit ₹500 notes.

The arrested individuals include Enamul Sheikh from Murshidabad, West Bengal, and Mohammed Chand, a notorious scrap dealer from Jamshedpur.

Enamul was living in a rented house in Seraikela.

Circle Inspector Shambhu Prasad Gupta reported that Enamul was caught buying a chicken with the fake currency, arousing the shopkeeper’s suspicion.

Local residents apprehended him and handed him over to the police.

During interrogation, Enamul revealed the involvement of Mohammed Chand, who has since been arrested and sent to judicial custody.

The critical question remains: where are the fake notes coming from?

Both arrested individuals are primarily scrap dealers, and their connections trace back to Murshidabad, West Bengal.

Sources suggest that counterfeit currency might be entering Seraikela from Bangladesh through Murshidabad.

If the source of the fake currency is not uncovered promptly, the circulation of counterfeit notes in the market could pose a significant challenge for the government and law enforcement agencies.

Circle Inspector Shambhu Prasad Gupta emphasized the urgency of the situation and the ongoing efforts to track down the ringleader.