Various forms of bringing in the fake currency have stormed the public markets. Soon after the historical decision on demonetization, a number of people’s hands were under shackles due the illegal activities in fake currency notes production and circulation.
Now, a similar incident took place in Kerala’s Thrissur, the concerned police authorities arrested Rakesh, a BJP youth wing worker, in connection with fake currency printing on Thursday.
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Reportedly, a fake currency worth ₹1.37 lakh and printing machines were seized from his house at Anchamparuthy, near Mathilakam. A case was also registered against his brother Rajeev, a Dalit Morcha leader, Rakesh was produced at Kodungallur Magistrate Court on Friday.
Meanwhile, the police are searching for Rajeev. Suspecting that Rakesh and his brother were lending money at an exorbitant interest rate, the police raided their house as a part of anti-loan shark exercise ‘Operation Kubera’.
A multicolor printer, scanner, currency cutter, ink, printing paper, and laptop were found in the ride, They also found stamp papers, promissory notes, and copies of title deeds, and, the counterfeit currency was printed in a room on the top floor of Rakesh’s house. The fake currency of denominations ₹2000, ₹500, ₹50 and ₹20 was found from here.
Post the arrest, police are now investigating the financial dealings of Rakesh, who is an active member of Yuva Morcha and BJP booth president of Anchamparuthy.
Police officials claimed that Rakesh brought a new color printer two weeks back. He used the counter currency for buying lottery, provisions and to fill petrol. The illiterate fish workers of the coastal belt and lottery vendors were most of their victims. Rakesh, who completed computer education, had worked in the Gulf for some time. Though he does not have any job, Rakesh used to lead a luxurious life, according to local people.
K. Radhakrishnan, District Secretary of CPI(M) party has demanded a high-level investigation into the case, talking about this issue, he was quoted saying:
“Investigation should not be restricted to this case alone. It should be checked whether more BJP leaders are involved in fake currency production. Lots of money has been flowing into the campaigns of BJP, RSS and Yuva Morcha. The police should investigate the sources of this funding.”
However, police are suspicious regarding the involvement of Rakesh in this deed. It is alleged that Rajeev tried to pay using fake currency at a local petrol pump. The police are investigating whether more people are involved in it. The brothers were also involved in some criminal cases too, and those came to limelight after this.