Six-year Imprisonment for Trafficking Fake Currency

A court has sentenced Sariful Islam to six years for trafficking fake Indian currency procured from Bangladesh. He is the seventh convicted in the 2018 case, with investigations revealing a conspiracy to destabilize India's economy. The NIA continues its probe against two Bangladeshi nationals involved.

A court sentenced Sariful Islam to six years' imprisonment for circulating fake Indian currency notes procured from Bangladesh, according to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Sariful Islam, also known as Sarifulla or Sharifuddin from West Bengal, is the seventh person convicted in the 2018 case. He was also fined Rs 5,000.

The investigation revealed that Islam conspired with six others to traffic 41 fake Indian currency notes, valued at Rs 82,000, across India from the Bangladesh border. He fraudulently obtained a SIM card to facilitate communication and coordination.

The NIA's statement mentioned Islam's involvement in previous transactions, delivering fake currency with a face value of Rs 10.3 lakh to main convict Dalim Mia in West Bengal.

The conspiracy aimed at destabilizing India's monetary system and economic security. The NIA continues its investigation against two Bangladeshi nationals who supplied the fake currency in this case, with three charge sheets filed so far.

(With inputs from agencies.)