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Fake notes: Design, not template, compromised, says CBI

Source: PTI
August 14, 2009 16:05 IST
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The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday clarified that the 2005 design of currency notes, especially of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations had been 'compromised' and a team has been formed to find out how and at what level it was done.

"With the technological advancement, the counterfeiters know about the kind of paper and ink that is being used in making currency notes and not the security template," a CBI spokesperson said.

The template is the top secret plate which is used for printing the currency.

By using the word 'compromised', the CBI means that the counterfeiters have deep knowledge about the kind of special ink, paper and other ingredients that go into the making of currency notes.

Giving the details of the team that has been formed to investigate the leak, the official said "a special team has been formed which consist of officers from CBI, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Reserve Bank of India and Central Forensic Science Laboratory."

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