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NIA Court Jails Pakistani National for 10 Years in 2019 Fake Currency Case

Investigators continue to hunt for a co-conspirator still at large after a 2019 fake currency seizure in Rajasthan.

Overview

  • Jaipur’s NIA special court sentenced Ran Singh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 30,000 fine.
  • The prosecution arose from a May 2019 seizure of high-quality fake notes worth Rs 94,000 at the Munnabao Land Customs Station in Rajasthan.
  • The NIA chargesheeted Ran Singh and co-accused Kunpji in November 2019 following the seizure.
  • Kunpji, identified as a Pakistani national, remains absconding and the agency says the search is ongoing.
  • The court recorded convictions under IPC Sections 489B and 489C and Section 16 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.