In a significant operation, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Rajasthan Police arrested two individuals and seized fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 2.17 lakh along with printing equipment in the Jhotwara area of Jaipur on Friday.
The arrested suspects were identified as Mukesh Jat (27) and Mohan Saini (28), who were found in possession of 434 fake Rs 500 notes and seven counterfeit Rs 100 notes. Additionally, a printer, ink, and other tools used for printing the fake currency were confiscated during the raid.
AGTF ADG Dinesh M. N. stated that the raid was part of an ongoing initiative to dismantle organized crime networks, with a focus on counterfeiting and smuggling operations. He emphasized that the task force has been actively targeting gangs involved in circulating fake currency in the region.
ASP Siddhant Sharma, who led the raid, revealed that the operation was based on weeks of intelligence gathering. After receiving a tip-off about the counterfeit currency circulation in Jhotwara, the team used technical analysis to confirm the suspects’ activities and quickly coordinated with the local police to execute the operation.
A case has been registered at the Jhotwara police station, and interrogations are underway to uncover further connections in the racket. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the full extent of the counterfeit currency network.
