**Bangalore, 1st September 2024:** Sariful Islam, a notorious smuggler involved in the trafficking of fake currency notes, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bangalore. The sentencing follows a high-profile case concerning the circulation of counterfeit currency.Islam was found guilty of smuggling and distributing fake Indian currency notes (FICN), which had been a significant concern for law enforcement due to its impact on the economy and financial stability. The NIA court’s verdict comes after a thorough investigation and trial, which highlighted Islam’s role in an elaborate network responsible for producing and disseminating counterfeit money.The six-year prison term reflects the severity of the offense and serves as a deterrent to others involved in similar illegal activities. The court also emphasized the need for stringent measures to combat the circulation of fake currency, which poses a threat to the nation’s economic integrity.