6 held with Tk 40 lakh fake notes

Detectives continue to bust fake money-making units ahead of Eid and in the latest drive detained six along with Tk 40 lakh forged notes in Dhaka.

The detainees were introduced as Hawladar Sohel, Mazharul Islam, Alamin, Arif Rahman alias Nipu, Shafiul Islam and Sohel Mia.

They are said to have been involved in producing fake currencies and circulating them in the market for the past six years, police officials said.

A team of detectives cracked down on Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area last night around 8:30pm and held them, Monirul Islam, spokesperson for Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said in a press briefing.

Fake cash of Tk 40 lakh, forgery papers, formats, two laptops, two printers and various other equipments were seized from their possession.

During the primary interrogation, the detainees confessed that they have been running the fake notes making business for the last six to seven years, Monirul said.

Sohel set up a fake note making factory at his associate Majharul’s house ahead on the Eid festival, Monir said. “Sohel and his associates were arrested previously for links with fake-money making.”

Five days ago, another six people were held who were also fake-money makers and also have been in the business for the last five to six years – held several times by police for this crime.