Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Fake Currency Bundle Gang Targets Women Across Bhopal
A group of thieves is reportedly tricking women in Bhopal.
They first ask for directions to start a conversation.
Then they show bundles that appear to contain money.
They persuade women to put their jewellery into the bundles or exchange it for them.
The thieves take the jewellery and leave paper inside the bundles.
Several women have reported losing necklaces, earrings, anklets or mangalsutras.
Police say nearly a dozen similar incidents have happened in recent months.
Officers are studying camera footage to identify and arrest the suspects.
A gang has reportedly targeted women in nearly a dozen incidents across Bhopal in recent months.
Suspects allegedly ask women for directions before persuading them to hand over jewellery.
The gang leaves victims with bundles filled with paper instead of currency.
Reported victims include women from Bajaria, Jahangirabad and Subhash Colony.
Police are examining CCTV footage and suspect the gang travels from another state.
- Who
- A gang of two men reportedly targeting women, with police investigating.
- What
- The suspects allegedly steal jewellery by replacing currency bundles with pieces of paper.
- When
- Nearly a dozen incidents have reportedly occurred in recent months; one recent case occurred on August 13.
- Where
- Bhopal, including Bajaria, Jahangirabad and Subhash Colony.
- Why
- The suspects use fake currency bundles to gain victims’ confidence and obtain their jewellery.
- Reported incidents
- Nearly a dozen in the last few months
- Target group
- Women
- Method
- Approaching women for directions and using fake currency bundles to obtain jewellery
- Recent case
- A 35-year-old Bajaria woman was approached on August 13
- Reported losses
- Gold necklaces, mangalsutras, earrings and silver anklets
- Police action
- CCTV footage is being examined for clues
- Police suspicion
- The gang may come from another state and leave Bhopal after committing offences