KATHMANDU: Police arrested 20-year-old Krishna Kumar Mahato at the Gandak checkpoint in Birgunj Metropolitan City-14 on suspicion of possessing counterfeit currency. An Indian from Bihar named Mahato was found in possession of 47 fake 1,000 denomination notes on Thursday.

The counterfeit money was discovered during a routine examination of a minibus traveling from Birgunj to Hetauda with the registration number Ba Pra 03-001 Kha 2147. 

Authorities have launched an inquiry to learn additional details and identify any links to the activities of counterfeit currency.