Trio Nabbed with Rs. 2 Lakh in Fake Currency Near India-Nepal Border

Three individuals were apprehended near the India-Nepal border in Bihar's East Champaran district for possessing fake Indian currency valued at Rs 2 lakh. The Superintendent of Police indicated the notes might be linked to an international smuggling syndicate. Further investigations and questioning by various agencies are ongoing.

Three persons were arrested on Thursday and fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 2 lakh seized from their possession near the India-Nepal border in Bihar's East Champaran district, police said.

The three accused hail from Sugauli near the international border, a police officer said.

Speaking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Kantesh Kumar Mishra said, ''Police have seized fake currency notes with a face value of Rs 1.95 lakh from the possession of three arrested persons.'' The officer, however, did not reveal the identity of the accused and said they might be part of an international syndicate smuggling fake Indian currency.

Further investigation is underway and they are also being questioned by other agencies concerned, he added.

(With inputs from agencies.)