Bengaluru Police Bust Rs 2,000 Note Ritual Scam: 10 Arrested in Counterfeit Currency Operation

Nov 04, 2025 07:17 pm CST

Bengaluru police have dismantled a sophisticated scam operation where fraudsters collected demonetized Rs 2,000 notes from citizens with promises of multiplying their money through rituals. Ten individuals have been arrested after the RBI flagged tampered currency notes, with authorities seizing Rs 18 lakh in discontinued notes and specialized counterfeiting equipment. The investigation continues as police search for one remaining female suspect.