The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge-sheet in the NIA Special Court, Kolkata against two persons in connection with a case registered on May 9 at Farakka police station.
The accused were arrested with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having a face value of Rs 7,00,000. The accused have been identified as Jakir (24) and Bapi Ghosh (20), both residents of District Malda West Bengal.
The FICN was meant for circulation to various parts of India with a view to damaging the monetary stability of India.
The charge-sheet against the accused has been filed under sections 120B, 489B & 489C of IPC. Further investigation is underway.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app