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Five persons arrested for circulating counterfeit currencies in Vellore

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Five persons arrested for circulating counterfeit currencies in Vellore — Photo credit: The Hindu

The police team which caught the five accused who circulated counterfeit currencies of ₹500 denominations in Vellore. — Photo credit: The Hindu

The police team which caught the five accused who circulated counterfeit currencies of ₹500 denominations in Vellore. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Five persons were arrested by Gudiyatham Town police in Vellore on Sunday for circulating counterfeit currencies of ₹500 denominations in the area.

Police identified the arrested persons as Mohammed Rafiq, 48, Ahmed, 56, Kamaraj, 32, Gopal, 51, and Babu, 59. They are residents of Gudiyatham and Ambur towns.

Initial inquiry revealed that the key suspect Rafiq was running a hotel in Karanampettai near Gudiyatham town. He had ordered grocery items through online delivery services. When he received the items, Rafiq paid ₹1,000 in cash to the delivery agent.

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