ES Reporter 

DOIMUKH, Jun 1:  In a major breakthrough, the Doimukh Police has uncovered a counterfeit currency racket, following the detection of fake notes amounting to Rs. 45,000 deposited in a Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) at the SBI Doimukh ATM Booth.
The case was reported by one Rahul Mili, Branch Manager of SBI Doimukh, who filed a First Information Report (FIR) on May 22 last. Acting on the FIR prompt action was taken, and the case was registered under section 489(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
A specialized team, led by SDPO Balijan and DySP  Radhe Obing, and including officers such as OC PS Doimukh, Inspr. Phassang Simi, SI M. Hussain, SI Tapi Napa, ASI M.A. Nur, and constables Dorjee Phurpa, PN Khrimey, and R Teron, was formed to investigate the incident. The investigation proceeded under the vigilant supervision of SP Papum Pare,  Taru Gusar.
During the  investigation it was revealed that the counterfeit currency was deposited on May 11 last  by one  Nabam Raja, a trained graduate teacher (TGT) at Mani Government Secondary School from Nakar Village, Mengio. Nabam Raja was found to be involved with a sophisticated criminal syndicate comprising five members, who orchestrated the fraudulent scheme, said SP Taru Gusar.
The SP further added that, Raja’s involvement with the syndicate began in Sonapur, Guwahati, where he exchanged Rs. 30,000 in genuine currency for Rs. 70,000 in counterfeit notes, demonstrating the gang’s modus operandi of offering counterfeit currency at triple the value of genuine money. The gang utilized targeted communication via WhatsApp and other social media platforms to lure vulnerable individuals with enticing images of bundles of money.  Victims were then brought to fixed meeting places where counterfeit currency printing machines, which produced genuine notes during demonstrations, were used to deceive them.
Two key members of the syndicate, Ramjan Ali and  Sukleshwar Tati, have been apprehended. However, the investigation is ongoing as the police department works tirelessly to bring all perpetrators to justice. The Doimukh Police Department continues to pursue the remaining gang members with unwavering determination,steated SP.
SP Gusar also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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