Garden police seized local and foreign currencies, as well as fake PIA and ANF membership letters, fake checks, counterfeit property documents and materials used to produce fake US dollars, including black paper and chemicals.
According to details, police arrested a suspect identified as Behzad, who was allegedly involved in producing counterfeit currency. A district police spokesperson said the suspect was found in possession of fake Pakistani notes and fake US dollars.
Officers also recovered fake employment letters from PIA and ANF, fake checks, fake property papers and equipment used to print fake notes. The suspect, along with his accomplices, are accused of defrauding unsuspecting citizens by promising them jobs and sending them fake appointment letters.
Police said the suspect had been involved in counterfeiting for about four years and had made dies to replicate the exact size of banknotes. His accomplices allegedly worked as medical representatives and call center employees. A bag full of counterfeit banknotes and a large number of blank papers cut to the size of banknotes were also seized.
The DIG South announced commendation certificates for SHO Garden Police Station and the police team involved in the operation.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
