Question : FAKE FIVE RUPEES COINS



(a) whether the Government are aware of the circulation of the fake Rs.5/- coins around the capital;

(b) if so, whether any enquiry has been made in this regard; and

(c) if so, the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI DHANANJAYA KUMAR)

(a)(b) & (c): As per available information, only a few cases of circulation of fake coins in country including Delhi have come to notice. In Delhi, five cases were detected by Delhi Police since 1998. In one case, the accused has since been convicted. Out of the remaining four cases, three are pending trial and one is pending investigation. As regards such crimes committed in the States, appropriate action against culprits is taken by the State Police.