North 24 Parganas Fake Currency Case: A big racket of fake notes has been exposed in Belgharia area of North 24 Parganas. Police have arrested a couple and recovered fake notes worth about Rs 70 crore from their flat. The raid was conducted in his apartment located in Saratpally area under Kamarhati municipality.
A total of seven people including a Nepali citizen have been arrested in this case. During the raid, officials also recovered several boxes filled with cash and fake notes, 12 mobile phones and a luxury car. The investigating agencies are now investigating this entire network in depth.
The couple had been living in the area for many years
According to investigators, the arrested couple has been identified as Deepa Dhar and her husband Arindam Dhar. Deepa is a local resident, while Arindam is originally from Harinavi area of Sonarpur.
According to officials, the couple was living in Saratpally area for many years. Intelligence officials believe that this network became active when the couple went to Nepal in 2024 and from there allegedly joined the smuggling gang. After this, his contacts with many suspicious people started increasing.
Used to target businessmen through video calls
Investigation has revealed that the accused used to show bundles of fake notes to traders through video calls. They were then lured into investing in fraudulent business deals with the promise that their investment would be doubled. It is being told that many people fell into this trap and got ready to invest money. In this manner, the accused allegedly raised huge sums of money and carried forward their illegal business.
Used to spend for luxurious lifestyle
Officials say the couple used this money to maintain their luxurious lifestyle. According to the information, he often organized parties till late night, in which businessmen were also invited.
At present, the investigating agencies are busy finding the real source of fake notes. Besides, it is also being investigated whether any big international smuggling network is involved in this whole matter. Interrogation of all the seven arrested people is going on and the investigation of the case is progressing.
