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Two arrested with fake Nepali banknotes
A total of 435 banknotes in the denomination of Rs1,000 were seized, police say.
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Published at : February 5, 2023
Updated at : February 5, 2023 13:03
Kathmandu
Armed Police Force has arrested two persons in possession of counterfeit Nepali currency with a face value of Rs435,000 from Lahan Municipality-8 of Siraha district.
A team from the Intelligence Bureau of the Armed Police Force arrested 30-year-old Mohammad Osin of Lahan-19 and 22-year-old Mohammad Raj Sheikh of Lahan-10.
Acting on a tip-off, they were arrested from the road near Pashupati Secondary School located in Lahan-8 on Saturday evening.
A total of 435 banknotes in the denomination of Rs1,000, a bundle of papers in the size of banknotes, two mobile sets, seven SIM cards and Rs 1,055 were seized from their possession.
They have been handed over to Lahan Area Police Office for further action.
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