Madhya Pradesh man learns printing skills in jail, produces Rs 200 fake notes after getting released

A 35-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh, Bhupendra Singh Dhakat, learned printing skills while in jail and later used them to produce fake currency notes, authorities revealed. Dhakat was apprehended by the police after they found 95 counterfeit notes of Rs 200 each at his residence in Sironj.

Along with the fake notes, a color printer, ink bottles, and paper used for making the counterfeit currency were also seized. Dhakat admitted to circulating the fake money in the district for several months. He has a history of 11 criminal cases, including murder, and has been in and out of jail. During his last incarceration, he acquired printing skills through a vocational program aimed at helping inmates reintegrate into society post-release.

Instead of using his skills for good, Dhakat resorted to illegal activities. Despite being banned from multiple districts, he managed to continue his illicit operations. According to the jail superintendent, prisoners receive printing training to support themselves after release. The case highlights the challenges of rehabilitation post-prison and the misuse of acquired skills for criminal activities.


Last month, two individuals were arrested for making counterfeit Indian currency notes and distributing them in Hyderabad. Police disclosed that the duo was found in possession of fake money exceeding ₹4 lakh. As stated by police inspector Anjaneyulu, the main suspect, Vanam Laxminarayana, who possesses computer skills, reportedly utilized a screen printer, green foil paper, JK Excel bond papers, cutters, and a lamination machine to carry out the illegal activity. Allegedly influenced by the 'Farzi' web series, he decided to create counterfeit notes and circulate them in the market. His purported partner, Erukala Pranay Kumar, was apprehended while testing fake currency at a fruit and vegetable market with Rs 20,000 in counterfeit bills.