The ‘Litchi’ who circulated fake notes in India

The NIA also found incriminating documents including her bank statements that revealed that she had been paid lakhs of rupees

She goes by the name 'Litchi' and her crime was that she was part of a major fake currency racket in India. Litchi, 43, whose original name is Fatima, is a Bangaldeshi national, was actively involved in the circulation of fake currency in India and was arrested from Agra on Thursday.

Litchi, who is a resident of Sushil Nagar in Agra is married to one Sher Ali Khan. Her name came up during an investigation conducted by the National Investigation Agency, which took over the case that was busted in West Bengal.

Anarul Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was apprehended on January 1, 2016 by Kaliachak police in a joint operation with the Border Security Force. After questioning by NIA, it was found that he used to collect the fake notes from his associate, Ripon, following which it would be supplied to Litchi.

At the time of her arrest, officials found two old fake Rs 1,000 notes which she had been unable to dispose off post demonetisation. The NIA also found incriminating documents which included Litchi's bank accounts statements that revealed that lakhs of rupees was paid to her.

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