Overview
- Two suspects, Sachin and Gurdeep from Kurukshetra in Haryana, were arrested after their white Scorpio-N was intercepted.
- Police recovered Rs 9.88 crore in counterfeit notes and Rs 11.05 lakh in genuine but discontinued currency.
- Investigators say the accused used bundles with real notes on the outside and fake notes inside to dupe victims.
- The pair are preliminarily linked to multiple cases across Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, including a 2023 Rs 7 crore fraud in Mohali.
- A fresh FIR was registered at Dera Bassi police station, the SUV was impounded, technical analysis is underway and more arrests are expected.