Inspired By Web Series 'Farzi', 2 Hyderabad Men Print Fake Currency Worth Rs 4 Lakh, Arrested
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The prime accused has been identified as Vanam Laxminarayana, and his alleged accomplice, Erukala Pranay Kumar, was caught testing fake money at a vegetable market with Rs 20,000 in fake currency.
Two people have been apprehended for allegedly printing fake Indian currency notes and circulating them in Hyderabad. Fake money worth over Rs 4 lakh was recovered from the duo, police said on Sunday.
According to police inspector Anjaneyulu, the prime accused, Vanam Laxminarayana, with computer expertise, allegedly used a screen printer, green foil paper, JK Excel bond papers, cutters, and a lamination machine to pull off the crime. After being inspired by 'Farzi' web series, he decided to print fake notes and circulate them in the market.
His alleged accomplice, Erukala Pranay Kumar, was caught testing fake money at a fruit and vegetable market with Rs 20,000 in fake currency.
