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Fake Currency Seizures Hit 7-Year High In 2026

BSF seizures of fake Indian currency rose sharply in 2026, reaching Rs 65.25 lakh by June 30. The amount is 243% higher than the full-year 2025 figure and the highest since 2020. West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir remain key areas linked to counterfeit currency networks, prompting stronger border checks and surveillance.