Fake Rs. 500 Notes Flood AP, Telangana: RBI Alerts Public Amid Rising Seizures

• Fake currency circulation is rapidly increasing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, causing public concern.
• Visakhapatnam GRP police seized millions worth of fake Rs. 200 notes from two youths at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
• Hyderabad police raided an apartment in Gudimalkapur, seizing fake Rs. 500 notes worth Rs. 42 lakhs and arresting three.
• Experts warn that fake notes are highly sophisticated, mimicking security features, making identification difficult for common people.
• RBI's 'Paisa Bolta Hai' website provides details to identify genuine notes; public urged to report suspicious currency.

Why It Matters: Rising fake currency in AP, Telangana, especially Rs. 500 notes, prompts RBI alert and public vigilance.