New Delhi: Delhi Police has busted an alleged counterfeit currency racket and arrested four people from Delhi and Rajasthan, recovering fake Rs 500 notes with a face value of approximately Rs 10.50 lakh, officials said.
The accused have been identified as Pushkar Raj Purbia, alias “Doctor”, Gosai Ram, Sahil Kharb and Narendra Kumar, a resident of Churu in Rajasthan. According to police, the group allegedly operated a network in Delhi’s Prashant Vihar area, with links extending to Rajasthan.
During searches at premises associated with the accused, police seized 21 bundles of suspected counterfeit ₹500 notes, along with equipment and materials allegedly used in their production. The recoveries included two colour printers, a paper-cutting machine, two HP laptops, a note-counting machine, screen-printing material, a desktop computer, monitors, a CPU and blank security paper carrying high-security features.
Police said Purbia, a Jaipur-based property dealer, allegedly coordinated the preparation and circulation of the counterfeit notes. Gosai Ram was suspected of procuring materials and learning the production process through online sources and social media.
Investigators alleged that Gosai Ram and Kharb arranged rented accommodation in Sonipat to prepare and circulate the suspected fake currency. Kharb allegedly assisted in procuring equipment, arranging premises and distributing the notes.
Narendra Kumar, from Churu, allegedly maintained contact with Purbia and Gosai Ram and helped procure materials and learn the production process.
Police records indicate that some of the accused had previously faced criminal cases. Further investigation is underway to establish the network’s reach, identify other possible associates and determine the extent of the alleged circulation of counterfeit currency.
