Kolkata: West Bengal reported 82 cases of counterfeit bank and currency notes last year, the highest in the country, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Assam was at the second spot, reporting 75 cases, while Tamil Nadu was at the third spot with 62 cases. Among other states, Maharashtra reported 55 cases, Rajasthan reported 54 cases and Uttar Pradesh reported 42 cases, according to the report.

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Bengal reports highest number of fake notes cases

Assam was at the second spot, reporting 75 cases, while Tamil Nadu was at the third spot with 62 cases. Among other states, Maharashtra reported 55 cases, Rajasthan reported 54 cases and Uttar Pradesh reported 42 cases, according to the report.

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Bengal reports highest number of fake notes cases

​​​Assam was at the second spot, reporting 75 cases, while Tamil Nadu was at the third spot with 62 cases. Among other states, Maharashtra reported 55 cases, Rajasthan reported 54 cases and Uttar Pradesh reported 42 cases, according to the report.

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Assam was at the second spot, reporting 75 cases, while Tamil Nadu was at the third spot with 62 cases. Among other states, Maharashtra reported 55 cases, Rajasthan reported 54 cases and Uttar Pradesh reported 42 cases, according to the report.