Gurgaon man held with Rs 7.92 lakh in new currency notes of Rs 2,000 denomination

The accused was arrested around 8:30 am after they intercepted a car at Rajeev Chowk on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway following on a tip-off

A man counting Rs 2,000 notes. Photo: Shutterstock
A man counting Rs 2,000 notes. Photo: Shutterstock
Press Trust of India Gurgaon
Last Updated : Dec 14 2016 | 9:53 AM IST
One person was held with Rs 7.92 lakh in new currency notes of Rs 2,000 denomination by Gurgaon Police Crime Branch, police said.

They said the accused was arrested around 8:30 am after they intercepted a car at Rajeev Chowk on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway following on a tip-off.

During inspection of the vehicle, the team recovered Rs 7.92 lakh cash in new currency notes, they said.

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The car belongs to Vikas Gupta, a resident of posh DLF area.

"During interrogation, the accused failed to give satisfactory answer following which the amount was seized," Manish Sehgal, PRO Gurgaon Police, told PTI.

"The Income Tax Department has been informed and the matter is being investigated," he said.
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First Published: Dec 14 2016 | 9:35 AM IST

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