Archive · 20 Sep 2026
NIA Arrests Two More in PNB Saharanpur Counterfeit Currency Case
The NIA is investigating a case involving fake money.
Officials say fake notes were allegedly moved through a Punjab National Bank facility in Saharanpur.
The agency arrested two men named Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar.
Both men live in Saharanpur.
Investigators say they were important members of the alleged plan.
The NIA also says they were close associates of Adesh Choudhary, who was arrested earlier.
The case began after fake currency was reportedly recovered on August 29, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh Police started the case, and the NIA took it over on September 3, 2026.
The National Investigation Agency arrested Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar in the alleged counterfeit currency case.
Both arrested men are residents of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The NIA described them as key accused and close associates of previously arrested accused Adesh Choudhary.
Investigators allege the pair helped circulate fake currency through Punjab National Bank’s currency chest in Civil Lines, Saharanpur.
Uttar Pradesh Police registered the case after a recovery on August 29, 2026; the NIA took over the investigation on September 3, 2026.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency arrested Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar, who it identifies as key accused.
- What
- The arrests concern an alleged counterfeit currency network involving a Punjab National Bank currency chest.
- When
- The arrests were announced on Sunday; the case followed a recovery on August 29, 2026, and was transferred to the NIA on September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged activity involved the Punjab National Bank currency chest in Civil Lines, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The NIA alleges that the accused helped circulate counterfeit notes through the bank’s currency chest.
- Arrested
- Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar
- Investigating agency
- National Investigation Agency
- Bank involved
- Punjab National Bank
- Location
- Civil Lines, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Earlier accused
- Adesh Choudhary
- Initial recovery
- August 29, 2026
- NIA takeover
- September 3, 2026