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.