Three arrested for printing counterfeit currency in Coimbatore

The constabulary connected Sunday (May 17, 2026) arrested 3 men connected complaint of printing counterfeit currency notes astatine a location successful Kurichi lodging portion successful Coimbatore. The constabulary are connected the lookout for a cardinal suspect, who supplied the instrumentality utilized for printing the fake currency notes.

Acting connected a circumstantial accusation received by Deputy Commissioner of Police G. Karthikeyan regarding the hoarding of synthetic drugs and fake currency, a peculiar constabulary squad searched the residence of Saddam Hussain (29), a nursery owner, connected Sunday.

During the search, the constabulary seized 184 counterfeit notes of ₹200 denomination, with a full look worth of ₹36,800. Additionally, the squad recovered commercialized quantities of painkiller tablets, methamphetamine, and a currency printing instrumentality from the premises.

Following the search, the constabulary arrested Hussain and his 2 associates, identified arsenic Faisal (27), an autorickshaw operator successful Carmel Nagar, and Farook (38) from Anna Colony astatine Karumbukkadai.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the printing machinery was procured and supplied by 1 Kajamaideen alias Hakkim of Karumbukadai. Special teams person been formed to hint the absconding suspect.