Fake Candidates Scandal Rocks Nashik Currency Note Press Recruitment

Seven employees from the Currency Note Press in Nashik face charges for employing dummy candidates during a 2022 recruitment exam. The incident unraveled after fake education certificates were detected. The case, initially filed in Nashik, was moved to Powai police as the exam was held there.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 01-07-2025 18:00 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 18:00 IST
Fake Candidates Scandal Rocks Nashik Currency Note Press Recruitment
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The Nashik Currency Note Press recruitment scandal unveils a serious breach involving seven accused employees using dummy candidates in a 2022 hiring exam. Police stepped in after fake education certificates raised red flags.

Initially registered in Nashik, the case has since been transferred to Powai, where the exam took place for 149 positions. The accused hail from Nalanda, Bihar.

Investigations by the vigilance department confirmed deliberate misconduct, prompting intensified probes into the fraudulent recruitment activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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