“Bengaluru Ragpicker Discovers ₹25 Crore in Cash Hidden Among Garbage”
A surprising discovery unfolded in Bengaluru as ragpicker Salman Sheikh found a bag containing 23 bundles of US dollars worth ₹25 crore in a pile of garbage on November 1. The currency notes, suspected to be involved in a Black Dollar Scam, are now under investigation by the Bengaluru Police. The Reserve Bank of India has been roped in to ascertain the authenticity of the currency, which is reported to be chemically treated.
In a remarkable turn of events, a ragpicker in Bengaluru, Salman Sheikh, stumbled upon a fortune when he discovered a bag containing 23 bundles of US dollars worth ₹25 crore in a seemingly ordinary pile of garbage on November 1.
Surprised by his find, Sheikh wisely held onto the valuable bundles and brought them to the attention of his boss, Bappa, on November 5. Recognizing the significance of the discovery, Bappa promptly reached out to social activist Kali Mullah, who, in turn, alerted Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda.
Responding swiftly to the unusual circumstance, Commissioner Dayananda summoned the concerned parties to Hebbal Police station, where an investigation into the matter has been initiated.
The Bengaluru Police suspect the involvement of criminal gangs engaged in the notorious Black Dollar Scam, as the discovered notes are reportedly laced with chemicals. This revelation has raised concerns about the prevalence of such fraudulent activities in the region.
To determine the authenticity of the currency, the bundles of US dollars have been dispatched to the Reserve Bank of India. The RBI will conduct a thorough examination to ascertain whether the currency is genuine or part of an elaborate scam.
The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and efforts to curb illicit financial activities. Authorities are working diligently to trace the origin of the hidden fortune and apprehend those responsible for its mysterious disposal.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates on the case are expected as Bengaluru Police delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding this unexpected discovery.
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