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MBBS Doctor Transforms Medical Career into Multi-State Fake Currency Operation in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 23, 2025 11:40 pm CST
A former government medical officer with an MBBS degree has been arrested for masterminding a sophisticated counterfeit currency operation across multiple Indian states. Dr. Pratik Navlakhe, 43, established a fake currency printing setup in Bhopal after forming connections with criminals while imprisoned. Police estimate the gang circulated approximately Rs 40 lakh in counterfeit Rs 500 notes throughout Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
21-Year-Old Self-Taught Counterfeiter Arrested in Bhopal After Learning From YouTube Videos
Nov 16, 2025 01:23 am CST
Bhopal police have arrested 21-year-old Vivek Yadav, a Class 10 dropout who established a sophisticated counterfeit currency operation in his home after teaching himself through YouTube tutorials. Authorities discovered advanced printing equipment, specialized materials, and fake Rs 500 notes during the raid. This marks the third major counterfeit currency bust in Madhya Pradesh within two months.