Delhi Police's ANS team has arrested 4 people while investigating a fake currency racket, according to a police update. The team recovered fake notes with a total stated value of ₹18.23 lakh, along with equipment linked to their preparation.

The action began during patrolling, when a suspect allegedly tried to flee after noticing the police team. A search recovered fake currency valued at approximately ₹1.25 lakh, the update said.

Investigation leads to more arrests

Police questioning and continued field investigation led the team to a rented room where fake notes were allegedly being prepared. Two other people and the landlord of the premises were also taken into custody, according to the update.

The recovered currency consisted of fake ₹500 and ₹100 notes. Police also seized a laptop, a printer and other equipment described as useful for producing the notes.

The update identifies the operation as involving Delhi Police's ANS team and the DCP West Delhi account. It does not provide the names of the arrested people or further details about the rented room.

Recovered material

  • Fake ₹500 and ₹100 notes valued at ₹18.23 lakh
  • Fake notes valued at approximately ₹1.25 lakh recovered during the initial search
  • A laptop
  • A printer
  • Other equipment used in preparing the notes

Conclusion

The verified takeaway is that Delhi Police's ANS team arrested 4 people and recovered fake currency and note-preparation equipment during the investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many people were arrested?

Delhi Police's ANS team arrested 4 people.

Q. How much fake currency was recovered?

The total value stated in the update is ₹18.23 lakh. The initial search recovered fake notes valued at approximately ₹1.25 lakh.

Q. Which denominations were recovered?

The recovered notes were fake ₹500 and ₹100 currency notes.

Q. Where were the notes allegedly being prepared?

The update says fake notes were allegedly being prepared in a rented room.

Q. What equipment was seized?

Police seized a laptop, a printer and other equipment used in preparing the notes.