2 Pakistanis among 3 arrested in fake Indian currency racket

Police DCP Mohd Shukri in Perak state said the trio, aged between 22 and 42, had tried to cheat a moneychanger by trying to exchange 402,000 worth of forged Indian rupees.

"Fortunately, the moneychanger was able to determine the forged notes and promptly alerted the police," he said.

Police said the forged notes looked authentic, complete with the watermark effect of Mahatma Gandhi's face on the notes when shown against a bright light.

He said police seized three mobile phones, two Pakistan passports and one black bag during the arrest last Thursday.

"This case will be investigated under Section 402 of the Penal Code for possessing fake notes," The Star newspaper said.