Introduction
Man Arrested for Spreading Fake Money in Ghaziabad: A 26-year-old man, Ujjwal Jha, was taken into custody for using counterfeit currency notes. The police announced the arrest on Wednesday. Jha, who lives in Mandoli, Delhi, works as an assistant manager at a pharmaceutical company.
Details of the Arrest
The police caught Ujjwal in the Vasundhara Sector 1 area, while he was on his two-wheeler. He was heading to Raj Nagar to hand over fake money to someone. Officers found 566 counterfeit currency notes, each worth ₹500, in his possession. This means he had ₹2,83,000 worth of fake money. The fake notes look very similar to real Indian currency.
How it Started
According to the police, Ujjwal met an online friend a few months ago. They connected on a social media platform. During their conversations, his online friend offered to sell him fake notes. The deal was ₹1 lakh for notes worth ₹3 lakh. That’s a big profit!
Spreading the Fake Currency
Ujjwal went ahead with the deal. After buying the fake notes, he began to share them with people in various markets. He also supplied the fake money to his contacts.
Police Investigation
The police officers are taking this case very seriously. They believe Ujjwal is part of a larger network that makes and spreads fake money. They are currently investigating his online friend’s identity. And they have some information and are tracking the entire chain involved in this crime.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abhishek Srivastava said that the investigation is focused on finding out how these fake notes are made and where they are circulating. He mentioned, “The physical exchange of fake currency notes happened between the suspect and his online friend.”
Legal Consequences
Ujjwal has been booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These sections deal with cheating and counterfeiting. The specific sections include:
- Section 318(4) – Cheating
- Section 178 – Counterfeiting currency notes
- Section 179 – Using fake currency as real
- Section 180 – Possessing counterfeit currency notes
Along with Ujjwal, the unidentified online friend is also facing legal action.
The Situation in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad is located in Uttar Pradesh, just east of New Delhi. The area has seen various issues related to crime, including counterfeit money. Fake currency can harm the economy and lead to a loss of trust in the monetary system. The authorities must address this issue firmly.
Conclusion
This arrest highlights the ongoing problem of counterfeit currency in the region. Ujjwal’s case serves as a reminder for everyone to be cautious when dealing with money. It’s essential to know where your currency comes from. The police are working hard to investigate and track down others involved in this case. This will help protect the community and ensure that such crimes do not happen again.
