The National Investigation Agency has apprehended Amit Kumar, a bank manager implicated in a major counterfeit currency operation at a Punjab National Bank facility in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Kumar, who served as a joint custodian of the currency chest, was detained in Chandigarh and transferred to Lucknow for further legal proceedings. The investigation began after an audit revealed significant discrepancies in cash shipments sent to the Reserve Bank of India, eventually uncovering fake notes totaling approximately ₹17.29 crore. The case, initially handled by local police, was transferred to the NIA in early September. Authorities are currently examining the broader conspiracy, including the origin and distribution network of the illicit funds. Three bank employees were previously suspended following the discovery, and officials continue to search for other individuals involved in the scheme.
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