Fake notes with face value of ₹10,000 seized; man arrested

Police arrested one person in connection with the circulation of counterfeit currency and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of ₹10,000 from his possession, a police officer said Sunday.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The incident came to light Saturday afternoon when two youths allegedly attempted to purchase goods using the fake notes at the Anand Bazaar under Bhadrak rural police station limits, the officer said.

According to an eyewitness, the two suspects, residents of Deopal village near Anand Bazaar, purchased groceries using ₹200 notes. When one of the youths attempted to exchange another ₹200 currency note, the shopkeeper grew suspicious due to its texture and print.