- Fake Indian currency seized during Nepal border security check
- Bihar residents arrested with fake Indian currency in Rautahat
Nepali authorities arrested two residents of Bihar in Nepal after seizing fake Indian currency notes during a routine security check in Rautahat district. The arrests took place in southern Nepal, highlighting continued vigilance by security agencies against cross border movement of counterfeit currency.
According to officials, the arrested men were identified as Bikram Kumar Paswan, aged 30, and Rahesh Kumar Sah, aged 42. Both are residents of Sitamarhi district in Bihar. The arrests were made on Tuesday night when security personnel stopped them for checking while they were entering Nepal. The officials recovered fake Indian currency worth INR 2500 from their possession during the check.
Armed Police Force spokesperson Manish Thapa confirmed the details of the seizure and arrests. He said the suspects were carrying one fake INR 500 note and ten fake INR 200 notes. He also stated that the two men were travelling on an Indian registered motorbike at the time of interception. However, the official did not provide further details about the origin of the counterfeit notes or their intended use.
The arrest took place during a routine security operation, which authorities regularly conduct in border districts. Such checks aim to prevent illegal activities, including the movement of fake Indian currency across borders. Meanwhile, officials stressed that alertness at entry points remains crucial, especially in sensitive border areas like Rautahat district.
After their arrest, the two Bihar residents were handed over to the District Police Office in Rautahat for further investigation. Officials said the local police will now probe the case to determine the source of the fake Indian currency and any possible links to wider networks. However, no additional information was shared about further arrests or developments in the investigation.
The case again draws attention to the issue of fake Indian currency being detected outside India. It also underlines the coordination between security agencies in Nepal to curb such activities. Later, investigators may examine travel patterns and other details linked to the suspects, depending on the findings of the ongoing probe.
Authorities have not released any further statements beyond the confirmation of the arrests and seizure. Therefore, the case remains under investigation, with officials focusing on verifying the background of the suspects and the counterfeit notes recovered from them.
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