involved in preparation of counterfeit currency notes. He informed the Tahsildar, Denkanikottai, to be a witness for the raid. PW5/Deputy Tahsildar, on the instruction of Tahsildar Mr.Govindhan along with Revenue Inspector Mr.Arun went to the Police Station and from there, they went to Anniyalam Village at about 9.00 p.m. where they saw A2, who was enquired and he gave contradictory statement. Thereafter, A2 came forward and gave a confession before the witnesses stating that his friend/A1 rented a house in Bommandapalli Village and from there, they are printing counterfeit currency notes. From A2, 9 Nos. of 100 rupees counterfeit notes and 4 Nos. of genuine 100 rupees notes seized. Thereafter, A2 lead them to the house of A1. PW7 visited the scene of occurrence, enquired the house owner/PW4, who informed that A1 was residing in the first floor of his house. Thereafter, A1's house was searched and from there, one xerox machine, computer, printers, cutting knife, ruler scale and counterfeit notes with denominations of Rs.500, Rs.1000, Rs.50, Rs.20 and Rs.10 seized in the presence of witnesses. The accused were brought to the police station, FIR/Ex.P8 registered and the investigation continued. Both the accused confessed of preparing counterfeit notes and letting them into circulation.
