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Counterfeit currency racket busted in Hyderabad, ₹2.91 lakh fake notes seized

Police said the suspects learned counterfeiting from YouTube and Instagram and tried to copy watermarks before circulating the notes in small quantities.

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The counterfeit notes were allegedly circulated in small quantities at wine shops and vegetable markets, particularly at night

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Hyderabad police have arrested a gang printing counterfeit 100, 200, and 500 rupee notes using a printer inside their home. They recovered 1,124 counterfeit notes with a face value of ₹2.91 lakh. According to the investigation, the accused learned how to make the counterfeit notes by watching YouTube and Instagram videos. They allegedly attempted to circulate the counterfeit notes at liquor shops and vegetable markets.

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The Print broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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