Three held for counterfeiting in Chengalpattu

Police on the lookout for one more accused

The Chengalpattu police on Tuesday arrested three accused who allegedly procured a sophisticated machine and printed counterfeit currency during lockdown. Adarsh Pachera, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu, said, “ Following credible information, we conducted a search at a house in Pulipakkam and found that the premises was being used to print currency. We have arrested three persons, including a father-son duo and a mechanic, who abetted them, and also launched a search to nab one more person who is on the run.” According to the police, Mr. Babu rented out his house in Pulipakkam to Raj, 52, and his son Ebinezar, 27, of Mamandur, a few months ago. The house was always kept locked and the tenants never paid rent. Suddenly, the duo vacated without informing the landlord or paying the dues. Mr. Babu grew suspicious and informed the police.