In a bizarre incident, a gold trader from a prominent market in [City Name] was defrauded of ₹1.5 crore after unknowingly accepting fake currency notes. The peculiar twist in the case came to light when the trader noticed that the image of Bollywood actor Anupam Kher had been printed on one of the currency notes.
The trader, whose name has been withheld for confidentiality, realized something was amiss after completing a significant gold transaction. Upon further inspection of the notes, he discovered that some were counterfeit, with the actor’s face replacing the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the ₹500 denomination bills.
Alarmed, the trader immediately reported the matter to local authorities. The police have launched a full investigation into the scam, suspecting an organized gang behind the fraudulent scheme. They are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area and questioning potential witnesses to trace the culprits.
Anupam Kher’s image on the fake currency has added a strange layer of intrigue to the case, with social media abuzz over the unusual nature of the crime. Financial experts have warned traders and the public to be vigilant when handling large cash transactions, as incidents of counterfeit currency appear to be on the rise.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have assured that they are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to bring the culprits to justice. Meanwhile, the affected gold trader is urging others in the industry to exercise caution.
