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The Delhi Crime Branch has busted a gang that was printing and circulating fake Indian currency across Delhi and nearby states. What started as a small piece of intelligence turned into a major operation after days of technical tracking and on-ground surveillance. Acting on a tip developed by ASI Deepak Kumar, the team launched an investigation that revealed a well-organized racket operating between Delhi, Bareilly, and Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
The first breakthrough came with the arrest of Rakesh Arora, who was caught near North Gate Mall. During his search, police recovered ₹1,00,000 in fake ₹500 notes. His phone records connected him to Vivek Kumar Maurya, the mastermind based in Shahjahanpur, and to his brother Ravi Arora, who acted as a middleman. During questioning, Rakesh confessed that the fake notes came from Vivek through Ravi — which set off a chain of raids.
A Crime Branch team then reached Shahjahanpur, where they raided Ravi’s house. From a wooden showcase, police recovered 35 fake ₹500 notes worth ₹17,500 and a few additional notes from his personal possession. Officers also seized a Vivo T1 5G mobile phone and a medical certificate belonging to co-accused Vivek Maurya. The local FSL team examined the notes on the spot and confirmed their counterfeit nature. Ravi’s interrogation provided more clues pointing toward Vivek’s direct involvement in the printing and distribution of fake currency.
The investigation deepened when the team traced banking transactions to an SBI Shahjahanpur branch account registered in the name of Gaurav Mishra, but linked to Vivek’s mobile number and UPI ID. Acting swiftly, police with local support raided Vivek’s rented house near Arya Samaj Mandir in Sadar Bazar, Shahjahanpur. He was caught red-handed printing fake notes on his computer and printer setup.
A massive recovery followed—122 counterfeit currency sheets printed on both sides, several printers, papers, inks, powders, and chemicals used to emboss and color the notes. The team also found a PAN card and SBI passbook under the name Gaurav Mishra, which Vivek was using for financial transactions. Everything seized was sealed under Crime Branch seal number CR-2, and the entire operation was videographed in the presence of local police and witnesses.
The total recovery included ₹3.24 lakh worth of fake currency, 122 unfinished sheets, high-quality printers and accessories, chemical powders for embossing, and even green tape used instead of ribbons. The evidence was enough to expose a full-fledged fake currency factory running from a rented house in Shahjahanpur.
All three accused—Rakesh Arora (50), Ravi Arora (50), and Vivek Kumar Maurya (32)—turned out to be habitual offenders. Ravi had prior cases, including one from 2008 under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and another 2024 case under BNS 179/180 in Bareilly. Vivek had a long record too, with cases from 2017, 2021, and 2023, including a 489B/489C IPC case directly related to fake currency.
This entire operation is a strong example of intelligence-led policing and teamwork. The Crime Branch not only caught the accused but also dismantled their interstate supply chain. The coordination between Delhi and U.P. units ensured that the network was completely shut down.
Further investigation is underway to trace other associates, suppliers, and possible routes where the fake currency was circulated. The evidence—digital and documentary—will now help uncover the deeper roots of the racket.
For now, the Delhi–U.P. fake currency syndicate stands exposed. The printing unit has been demolished, the key players are behind bars, and the case has once again proven that no matter how deep the network, meticulous policing can bring the entire web crashing down.
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