Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh – In a concerning turn of events, a significant amount of counterfeit Indian rupees were unearthed at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch located in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh. This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised questions about security protocols at the bank.
The exact details surrounding the discovery of the counterfeit notes remain unclear at this time. The denomination and total value of the seized notes haven’t been officially disclosed yet.
Upon learning about the incident, officials from the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Kanpur branch swiftly swung into action. They filed a formal case against the SBI branch manager and other staff members potentially involved. This decisive step indicates the seriousness with which the RBI is treating this situation.
In an earlier incident, 11 fake notes of Rs 2,000 each were discovered in the currency chest of the State Bank of India (SBI) branch located in Chhipitola, Agra. The fake notes came to light when they reached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during the currency chest’s transfer in February 2024. Read full news here.
