Police seize counterfeit currency, forged PIA, ANF letters in Karachi

Garden Police have seized local and foreign currency, along with forged PIA and ANF joining letters, fake cheques, counterfeit property documents, and materials used to produce fake US dollars, including black paper and chemicals.

According to details, police arrested a suspect identified as Behzad, allegedly involved in producing counterfeit currency. A District City Police spokesperson said the suspect was found in possession of fake Pakistani banknotes and US dollars.

Officers also recovered forged PIA and ANF employment letters, fake cheques, counterfeit property papers, and equipment used to print fake notes. The suspect, along with his accomplices, is accused of defrauding unsuspecting citizens by promising them jobs and issuing fake appointment letters.

Police said the suspect had been involved in counterfeiting for around four years and had produced dies to replicate the exact size of currency notes. His accomplices reportedly work as medical representatives and call centre employees. A bag filled with counterfeit notes and a large number of blank papers cut to the size of banknotes were also seized.

The DIG South has announced commendation certificates for the SHO Garden Police Station and the police team involved in the operation.

A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.