Archive · 12 Aug 2025
NIA Files Charge Sheet in Fake Currency Smuggling Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has accused four people of smuggling fake Indian money.
They got the fake money from people in Pakistan, using people in Nepal to help.
The four people are charged with breaking the law.
They brought the fake money into India from Nepal.
One person helped by giving money and organizing the money's use.
The investigation showed how the criminals brought the money in and what their goals were.
NIA filed a charge sheet against four individuals in a fake currency case.
The accused were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The investigation revealed the accused smuggled fake Indian currency from Nepal.
They obtained the counterfeit notes from Pakistan-based entities.
Sarfaraz provided funds and logistics for the currency's circulation.
- Who
- Md Nazar Saddam, Md Waris, Md Zakir Hushain, and Muzaffar Ahmad Wani alias Sarfaraz were charged.
- What
- NIA filed a charge sheet in a fake currency smuggling case.
- When
- The charge sheet was filed on Tuesday, in the 2024 Champaran case.
- Where
- The case involves smuggling from Nepal into India.
- Why
- To damage the country's financial stability.
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Accused
- Four individuals
- Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Source of Fake Currency
- Pakistan-based entities
- Smuggling Route
- Nepal to India
- Case Location
- Champaran, Bihar