The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled seven modules involved in printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) across Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh. The operation, which took place on 20th February 2025, led to the arrest of nine individuals. This crackdown follows an earlier bust on 8th February where two people were arrested for importing high-quality security paper, and subsequent raids on 9th February uncovered two printing facilities.
In its drive against facilities engaged in the printing of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), DRI busts seven more modules in Maharashtra (4), Haryana (1), Bihar (1) and Andhra Pradesh (1); nine arrested
Continuing the drive against modules involved in the import of security paper and printing Fake
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FAQ :
The main objective was to crack down on facilities involved in the import of security paper and the printing of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN).
Seven additional modules involved in printing FICN were busted.
The modules were located in Maharashtra (4), Haryana (1), Bihar (1), and Andhra Pradesh (1).
Nine people were arrested in connection with these fake currency modules.
Seized items included fake currency notes (Rs. 50 & Rs. 100 denominations), machinery, tools, laptops, printers, pen drives, security paper, A-4 sized papers, and butter paper with Mahatma Gandhi watermarks.
The accused are being investigated under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).