Surat: Fake currency racket busted, 3 arrested, ₹3.84 lakh seized.

• Three individuals were arrested in Surat for operating a fake currency racket.
• Police seized fake notes worth 3.84 lakh rupees, primarily in 500-rupee denominations.
• The accused planned to circulate the counterfeit currency, sourced from Murshidabad, West Bengal, in Surat's markets.
• A vigilant citizen's tip-off led to the initial arrest and subsequent bust of the network.
• One of the arrested individuals had a prior record in fake currency cases, indicating an organized operation.

Why It Matters: Fake currency racket bust in Surat reveals a significant threat to the economy.