Even though circulation of fake currency notes in Rs1,000 and Rs500 denominations is reportedly on the rise in the Umarkote are in Nabarangpur district, police are yet to take any action.
locals have alleged that an inter-State racket is functioning behind the circulation of fake notes. Some local businessmen and Bangladeshi intruders are carrying out transactions, according to them.
The counterfeiters are targeting innocent tribal people, who can carry small sums and spend it in town unaware of fake notes. Besides, they are also employing some local people to spend fake notes in small shops, according to sources.