Nalgonda Couple Arrested for Printing and Circulating Fake Currency Notes
Chandur Police have arrested a couple in Nalgonda for running a fake currency printing racket. The pair, identified as Bezawada Rajeev and Duram Pavani, were caught after a shopkeeper identified a counterfeit ₹500 note during a transaction.
Highlights
- •Chandur Police arrested a couple in Nalgonda for printing and circulating fake currency.
- •The accused couple, Bezawada Rajeev and Duram Pavani, used a printer to create counterfeit ₹500 notes.
- •The operation was discovered after a shopkeeper flagged a fake note used in a transaction.
- •Rajeev has a significant criminal history, including involvement in a murder case and seven other fake currency circulation incidents.
In a significant law enforcement operation, the Chandur Police have apprehended a couple for their involvement in an organized fake currency printing and distribution racket. The arrests were made in Nalgonda, following reports of counterfeit notes being circulated in local markets. The individuals in custody are identified as Bezawada Rajeev, aged 38, and his wife, Duram Pavani, aged 26.
The investigation into this fake currency scheme began after a vigilant shopkeeper at a local milk distribution center in Chandur detected a counterfeit ₹500 note during a transaction. The shop owner promptly alerted the authorities, leading to a swift investigation. Law enforcement officials conducted a raid on the couple's residence at Kancherla Towers, located on Miryalaguda Road in Nalgonda, where they uncovered the operation.
Details of the Counterfeit Currency Operation
During the raid, the Chandur Police recovered 15 counterfeit ₹500 notes, along with the printing equipment and paper supplies used to manufacture the fraudulent currency. According to investigative findings shared by Nalgonda DSP K. Shivaram Reddy, the accused had allegedly taught themselves the techniques required to print the fake currency by following online tutorials found on YouTube.
Authorities revealed that the couple systematically targeted shops, particularly those operated by elderly individuals, to pass off the forged notes. This criminal strategy relied on the perpetrators identifying vendors who might be less likely to detect the high-quality counterfeit bills during busy daily cash transactions.
The male suspect, Bezawada Rajeev—who also goes by the alias Raju—has a substantial history of criminal activity. Police records indicate he is already an accused in a murder case and is currently facing charges in seven separate instances of fake currency circulation. These prior cases were registered across various regions, including Mahbubabad, Torrur, Karimnagar, Godavarikhani, Jangaon, Addanki, Subedari, and Miryalaguda.
The arrest underscores the ongoing challenge of combating local financial crimes through digital literacy used for illegal purposes. Law enforcement agencies in Telangana continue to warn merchants to remain vigilant while handling large cash transactions. The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to determine the full extent of the distribution network established by the accused. The discovery of such an illicit printing operation serves as a reminder of the need for robust security measures in retail and local trade environments to mitigate the risks associated with monetary fraud.
