Saharanpur: Real currency notes worth ₹7.4 crore were replaced with fake ones at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) money vault in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh . Police have registered an FIR against bank officials and private individuals, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the improbable heist.
The fraud began unravelling when a cash remittance dispatched to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Aug 10 revealed a shortage of ₹4.36 lakh, according to PNB chief deputy manager Nisha Singh. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
In a parallel development, a separate report was filed against a housekeeper, Vishal Kumar, regarding a “distinct cash shortfall” at the bank. The final tally of fake currency is still being verified as counting continues,” said Singh. Saharanpur DIG Abhishek said, “An SIT has been constituted and an FIR filed against those allegedly involved. Following a detailed inquiry, the embezzled currency will be recovered,” he said.
The case was registered at Sadar police station based on a complaint filed by PNB nodal officer Arun Kumar Chaubey. The FIR names senior divisional manager Ravi Kumar, currency chest managers Sushil Sharma and Amit Kumar as primary suspects. A detailed audit ordered by RBI uncovered the startling influx of counterfeit notes. “An inquiry is in progress, and once we have complete details and evidence against everyone involved, the findings will be made public. Counting is in progress. Investigators are currently scrutinising bank transaction records, audit ledgers and CCTV footage from the currency chest to trace how the counterfeit bills were smuggled in and pinpoint all individuals involved in the operation. Download the TOI App.