Fake Notes Worth ₹34 Lakh Deposited in Banks in Just 6 Months: What to Check When Receiving Cash?

The network of counterfeit notes is spreading rapidly in India. A case has come to light in Delhi where over 11,000 fake notes were deposited in 18 banks. Learn easy ways to identify counterfeit notes and how to avoid this fraud.

The nexus of counterfeit notes in India is continuously expanding, posing a major threat to the country's banking security. This network of fake notes is directly targeting Indian banks. Recently, the Delhi Police registered a case based on complaints from several banks, which is quite shocking. 18 government and private banks are involved in this case. The banks claim that approximately 11,000 counterfeit currency notes, worth about ₹34 lakh, were deposited with them. It is a serious and alarming matter that so many fake notes are being deposited in the country's banks.

Delhi Police Registers Case

In fact, about 18 government and non-government banks in Delhi, the national capital, have filed a complaint with the Delhi Police. According to the complaint, approximately 11,000 counterfeit currency notes were deposited in banks within just six months in 2025. The total value of these fake notes is estimated to be around ₹34 lakh. These counterfeit notes were deposited at bank counters by individuals or organized gangs. Around 4,000 fake notes, worth approximately ₹16 lakh, were found deposited in branches of private sector banks alone. Under the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Delhi Police has registered a case under Section 180 of the BNS and sent these notes for forensic examination.

How to Avoid Counterfeit Notes?

• If you want to avoid being defrauded, it is essential to know some important methods for identifying counterfeit notes. These methods will help you easily distinguish between genuine and fake notes.
• Always check the blank or white space on the note. Hold the note up to the light. If a clear watermark of Mahatma Gandhi's picture and the note's serial number is visible, the note is genuine.
• When accepting a note, always check the security thread. It appears as a straight black line with the words 'Bharat' and 'RBI' printed on it.
• Pay attention to the quality of the paper when accepting a note. Indian currency notes are printed on a special type of paper. When you hold it in your hand, you will feel a distinct firmness and crispness.
• The numbers printed on ₹100, ₹200, and ₹500 notes are printed with special ink. When viewed directly, the numbers appear green, and when the note is tilted slightly, the same numbers change to blue.