February 21, 2025 5:19 PM

DRI busts seven fake currency modules across four states; nine arrested

In a major crackdown on Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) operations, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled seven modules across Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals. The operation, conducted on Thursday, involved simultaneous searches at 11 locations, targeting facilities engaged in printing FICN using imported security paper, according to the Ministry of Finance. The raids in Maharashtra uncovered sophisticated setups ...