Police in Nagpur have taken a man named Pushpak into custody following the discovery of a large-scale counterfeit currency operation. According to reports, the suspect had been residing in a rented room for approximately 18 months. Authorities allege that the man began printing fake Rs 500 notes after he became unable to meet his financial obligations, specifically his monthly rent payments.

The investigation revealed that the suspect had produced counterfeit currency with a face value of Rs 37 lakh. The suspect’s rental agreement for the property had expired in January, and he had reportedly ceased making rent payments several months prior to his arrest. While the report focuses on the link between the suspect's financial distress and his criminal activity, it does not provide details regarding how the counterfeit notes were discovered or whether any were successfully circulated into the local economy. The case remains under investigation as authorities determine the extent of the operation and whether other individuals were involved in the production or distribution of the fake currency.