Police arrested a youth along with fake notes in Borgua sadar upazila on Tuesday (February 6).
Emran, 25, son of Khalil Kha, was arrested from Upazila Chattar area.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Barguna Sadar Police Station KM Mizanur Rahman confirmed the matter.
He said members of police arrested Emran when he was about to transfer fake notes to a member of a scam circle through Sundarban Courier Service.
A total of Tk 8,000 was recovered from Emran, said Mizanur Rahman.
“Primarily we doubt that Emran is a member of fraud ring. A case will be filed against him under the Counterfeit Currency Control Act,” the official added.
BDST: 1615 HRS, FEB 06, 2024
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