Police have uncovered a Fake Note Syndicate in Bihar after a major raid in Motihari district on Sunday night. Acting on specific intelligence, teams raided a house in Pataura village, located on the outskirts of the city. The operation led to the seizure of a large number of fake ₹500 notes.
During the search, officers recovered printing machines, a cash-counting device, and other materials used to produce counterfeit currency. The setup showed that the gang had been operating for a long time.
Police detained several suspects from the spot, including a woman. Officers are questioning them to identify other members of the network and to track where the fake notes were circulated.
Investigators said the Fake Note Syndicate in Bihar came under watch after inputs from Nepal. Security agencies in Nepal recently caught smugglers carrying Indian fake currency. Their interrogation pointed towards Motihari as a key location.
Officials believe the gang had cross-border links and supplied fake notes to different parts of Bihar. Senior police officers are supervising the probe. Central agencies may also join the investigation as the case develops.
