Bollywood-Style Heist: Bullion Trader Duped with Fake Rs 500 Notes

A bullion trader, Mehul Thakkar, fell victim to a con where he was duped out of 2.1 kgs of gold in exchange for counterfeit currency with the face of actor Anupam Kher. The transaction involved fake Rs 500 notes labeled 'Resole Bank of India.' The police have initiated an investigation.

In an unforeseen twist, a bullion trader named Mehul Thakkar was deceived out of 2.1 kgs of gold by unidentified con men who handed him counterfeit currency notes featuring actor Anupam Kher.

The con, which left local trader Mehul Thakkar empty-handed, involved 26 bundles of fake Rs 500 notes. Thakkar lodged a complaint at the Navrangpura police station, explaining how he was tricked into accepting the fake currency.

The counterfeit currency, hilariously labeled 'Resole Bank of India,' was given in exchange for the gold on September 24. Thakkar received a call from Prashant Patel, the manager of a well-known jewelry shop, who was interested in purchasing 2.1 kgs of gold for Rs 1.60 crore. Tragically for Thakkar, the transaction turned out to be a real-life comedy. The police have now filed an FIR and are on the lookout for the criminals.

(With inputs from agencies.)