Fraudster Arrested with Foreign Counterfeit Currency in Nilphamari

Nilphamari’s Kishoreganj area witnessed a major crackdown on financial fraud on Thursday night, when the Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested a 30-year-old fraudster, Mamijul Islam, in possession of a substantial amount of counterfeit foreign currency and fake travel documents.

DB police confirmed the arrest on Friday, 13 March. Mamijul, the son of Nur Hossain of Nital Kutialpara village, was apprehended following a tip-off about the production and circulation of counterfeit notes timed to coincide with the upcoming Eid festivities.

According to DB officials, a raid was conducted at Mamijul’s residence in Madhupur Fulbari cluster village under Nital Union, based on confidential intelligence gathered earlier. During the operation, authorities recovered multiple denominations of forged foreign currencies, fake passports, and a mobile phone.

Seized Items Overview

DB Officer-in-Charge Md. Motlubur Rahman stated, “The operation was initiated based on intelligence indicating the production of counterfeit currency, particularly targeting the Eid period when financial transactions increase. The seized counterfeit notes were intended for use in visa fraud and other scams.”

He further added that Mamijul Islam, along with his accomplices, allegedly planned to circulate these counterfeit currencies to deceive unsuspecting individuals and businesses. Legal action has been taken against him under the Special Powers Act, and following judicial proceedings, he has been remanded to jail custody.

This case highlights the ongoing vigilance by law enforcement agencies in curbing financial fraud and ensuring that such criminal activities are intercepted before they escalate, especially during festive seasons when fraudulent activities tend to rise.