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Guwahati: Guwahati police busted five suspects carrying Rs 13.5 lakh in counterfeit notes. Dispur officers led the operations between June 30 and July 1. They acted fast. Two separate cases are now moving through the system.
East Deputy Commissioner of Police Tabu Ram Pegu says the gang planned to scam locals. One group traveled from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, claiming they wanted to buy gold. Another group came down from the Darrang district with similar goals. Officers confiscated the fake cash along with other evidence.
Pegu noted the bills are low quality. They would not pass a basic inspection. Still, the suspects hoped to fool victims during private deals. Pegu stated, "In the first case, the accused came to Guwahati from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on the pretext of purchasing gold."
Detectives are hunting for the supply chain now. They believe this is part of a larger interstate operation. The department expects more arrests soon. "The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the fake currency and identify everyone involved. We are confident of dismantling the entire network soon," Pegu said.
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