Fake Currency / Police Seize Counterfeit Currency Worth Rs 45,000 In Baragada; Minor Detained
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Baragada Town Police seized counterfeit currency with a face value of around Rs 45,000 and detained a minor from Jharsuguda district in connection with the case.
Baragada, Sep 22: Baragada Town Police seized counterfeit currency with a face value of around Rs 45,000 and detained a minor from Jharsuguda district in connection with the case, a source said on Tuesday.
The seized notes include denominations of Rs 500, Rs 200 and Rs 100. Police have launched an investigation into the source of the fake currency and whether others were involved in the case.
According to the complaint, the incident came to light after Baragada resident Swagat Sahoo put up an advertisement on OLX on September 11 to sell his scooter. On September 19, he allegedly received a WhatsApp call from the minor boy who expressed interest in purchasing the vehicle and agreed to a deal worth Rs 45,000.
The prospective buyer reportedly met Sahoo at his location on September 20 and handed over Rs 45,000 in cash. Sahoo, however, became suspicious about the authenticity of the notes and took them to a nearby bank for verification.
The seized notes include denominations of Rs 500, Rs 200 and Rs 100. Police have launched an investigation into the source of the fake currency and whether others were involved in the case.
According to the complaint, the incident came to light after Baragada resident Swagat Sahoo put up an advertisement on OLX on September 11 to sell his scooter. On September 19, he allegedly received a WhatsApp call from the minor boy who expressed interest in purchasing the vehicle and agreed to a deal worth Rs 45,000.
The prospective buyer reportedly met Sahoo at his location on September 20 and handed over Rs 45,000 in cash. Sahoo, however, became suspicious about the authenticity of the notes and took them to a nearby bank for verification.
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The bank reportedly confirmed that the notes were fake. Sahoo subsequently informed the police.
Acting on the information, Baragada Town Police seized the suspected counterfeit notes and detained the minor, who is reportedly from Jharsuguda.
Sahoo said, “I had given an advertisement on OLX on September 11 to sell my scooter. On September 19, a man called me on WhatsApp and struck a deal with me to buy the scooter for Rs 45,000. He came to my location on September 20 and gave me the amount in cash. However, I had doubts about the authenticity of the banknotes. Hence, I went to a nearby bank to cross-check, and then I got to know that they were fake currency notes.”
Police are investigating the source of the suspected counterfeit notes and the possible involvement of other persons. A police response on the case was not immediately available.
Meanwhile, Sahoo has urged people to remain cautious while accepting cash payments and verify banknotes during transactions.
The bank reportedly confirmed that the notes were fake. Sahoo subsequently informed the police.
Acting on the information, Baragada Town Police seized the suspected counterfeit notes and detained the minor, who is reportedly from Jharsuguda.
Sahoo said, “I had given an advertisement on OLX on September 11 to sell my scooter. On September 19, a man called me on WhatsApp and struck a deal with me to buy the scooter for Rs 45,000. He came to my location on September 20 and gave me the amount in cash. However, I had doubts about the authenticity of the banknotes. Hence, I went to a nearby bank to cross-check, and then I got to know that they were fake currency notes.”
Police are investigating the source of the suspected counterfeit notes and the possible involvement of other persons. A police response on the case was not immediately available.
Meanwhile, Sahoo has urged people to remain cautious while accepting cash payments and verify banknotes during transactions.
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