Counterfeit 1000 Rupee Notes with Identical Serial Numbers Found in Baglung

Chaitra 11, Baglung – Counterfeit 1000 rupee notes have been discovered in Baglung. Multiple banks in Baglung market have reported finding fake 1000 rupee notes carrying the same serial numbers.

According to Nepal Bank Baglung, over 18 counterfeit 1000 rupee notes with identical serial numbers have been detected so far. Krishna Bahadur Kunwar, the chief of Nepal Bank Limited’s Baglung branch, stated that fake notes were found inside bundles of 1000 rupee notes brought for deposit at the bank.

Kunwar confirmed that counterfeit notes with the same serial numbers have been found in several banks across Baglung, including Nepal Bank, Prabhu Bank, Garima Development Bank, NMB Bank, and Siddhartha Bank. He mentioned that duplicate notes bearing the serial number Jh 79169033 have been repeatedly identified and urged everyone to remain vigilant.

The fake notes were noted to differ in paper quality, the depiction of the national flower, stickers, and security features, yet the serial numbers remained identical.

Shrijay Shrestha, president of the Bankers Club Baglung, informed that Nepal Rastra Bank has also been alerted about the counterfeit notes. He speculated that increased crowds during festivals like Chaite Dashain might facilitate the circulation of counterfeit currency. Shrestha urged the public to be cautious during transactions as counterfeit notes tend to become damaged quickly and are found in significant quantities.