Investigation Continues as Additional Accused Nabbed in Saharanpur Bank Scam

The probe into the Saharanpur Punjab National Bank counterfeit episode has entered a new phase as the NIA detained two more individuals on September 20.

Mukesh Kumar and Rajendra Kumar, both linked to the primary conspirator Order Chauhan, are accused of using the PNB currency chest in Civil Lanes to circulate fake notes worth over ₹17 crore.

The operation was initially uncovered after a tip to the Sadar Bazar police on August 29, 2026, which led to the seizure of the counterfeit cash and the suspension of three bank employees.

Following the handover of the case to the NIA, the agency re‑filed the FIR on September 3, 2026, and subsequently arrested Amit Kumar on September 7 and Order Chauhan on September 15.

Authorities now state that the investigation remains active, with a focus on uncovering further co‑accused and dismantling the broader network that enabled the large‑scale fraud.