Fake currency racket busted in Assam, four held

The police have seized a printing machine, ATM cards, mobile phones and laptop from their possession.

Guwahati: Four people were arrested for their alleged involvement in prinking fake currency notes, Assam Police said on Sunday.

The police have seized a printing machine, ATM cards, mobile phones and laptop from their possession.

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According to police, the accused have been identified as Nijam Uddin, Hamid Ali, Najrul Hussain, all residents of Islampur and Afzalur Rahman, a native of Ahmedpur.

“Based on the information, a team of Crime Branch, Guwahati along with the staff of Dispur Police Station searched a rented apartment at Fakruddin Ali Ahmed path and arrested four people,” police said.

“Bundles of fake currency notes, a machine used to print fake notes, ATM cards, 14 mobile phones and a laptop have been seized from their possession. Further legal actions are being taken,” police added.