Delhi Police have apprehended two individuals involved in a fake currency exchange scam, where a tour operator was defrauded of Rs 1 lakh with counterfeit banknotes.
Key Points
- Delhi Police arrest two men for allegedly duping a tour operator.
- The accused offered to exchange rejected banknotes for a fee.
- The victim handed over Rs 1 lakh in exchange for fake currency.
- The fake notes were marked 'Children Bank of India' and 'Bharatiya Manoranjan Bank'.
- A police complaint was lodged, leading to the arrest of the accused.
The Delhi Police has arrested two men for allegedly duping a 21-year-old tour and travel operator of Rs 1 lakh by handing him bundles of fake currency notes under the pretext of a currency exchange scheme, officials said on Wednesday.
How The Currency Exchange Scam Unfolded
According to the police, the complainant, a resident of Burari, was contacted through social media by one of the accused, who offered to exchange rejected banknotes worth Rs 3 lakh in return for Rs 50,000.
The accused were identified as Jitender (25), a resident of Rajasthan's Kotputli, and Sandeep (25), a resident of Haryana's Bhiwani, police in a statement said.
The Deceptive Exchange
The victim initially handed over Rs 50,000 near Mahipalpur on May 4. Later, the accused allegedly demanded another Rs 50,000, citing a medical emergency involving Jitender's mother, the police said.
The final exchange took place near the Singhu Border in Narela, where the victim received a sealed packet that allegedly contained fake notes marked Children Bank of India and Bharatiya Manoranjan Bank.
Arrest And Investigation
The police said the victim later confronted the accused, following which a complaint was lodged and both men were arrested. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
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