Pakistani arrested with fake Indian currency

Kathmandu, July 31 (UNI) A Pakistani national was arrested in Tribhuwan International Airport here with fake Indian currency with a facevalue of Rs 10.2 million.

Abdul Wahab, who was nabbed yesterday, had arrived here by Pakistani International Airlines from Karachi.

Notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denominations were found in his luggage, Senior Superintendent of Police Dhak Bahadur Karki said.

After examining, the experts found the notes to be fake, he said.

The currency notes were found concealed inside soap cartons.

Pakistani nationals were also arrested in the past in connection with the smuggling of fake Indian currency.

UNI