One more case referred to NIA for investigation

The Centre has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of a case relating to recovery of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN). The case was registered by ATS, Mumbai, last month in which some FICN was seized and six persons were arrested. Preliminary investigations have revealed inter-State and international linkages.

Considering the inter-State and international linkages and security ramifications of the case and the need to probe the same thoroughly with a view to tracing the roots and networks for printing and circulation of FICN, the Central Government decided to hand over the investigation of the case to the NIA. The offences are Scheduled Offences under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 and offences connected to the Scheduled Offences under Section 8 of the Act, affecting the security of the State.

Earlier this week, the Central Government had directed NIA to investigate two cases registered by the Assam Police.