Watch video: ATM in Amethi dispensing fake notes creates ruckus among residents

It won’t be wrong to say that even after six years, none of the Indian citizens has forgotten the phase of demonetisation. However, do you remember how people reacted towards the newly-launched currency notes in the country? Undeniably, the very first reaction of the public, after witnessing the new colourful notes was that it looks fake and a look-alike to children’s board game Monopoly notes. But it seems that people in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi might have found themselves in the same dilemma after an ATM dispensed a fake note of Rs 200. Yes, you read that right. The incident, which took place in an ATM near Munshiganj Road, Sabzi Mandi, in Amethi, shocked the locals after it started dispensing counterfeit currency, in Rs 200 denomination, on withdrawal.

The incident came to light after a Twitter user shared a video of a man holding a fake Rs 200 note in his hands. The caption of the video reads, “In Amethi, UP, a case of counterfeit currency withdrawal from an ATM has come to the fore. In fact, there was a ruckus among the customers when two notes of 200-200 were found to be counterfeit from the ATM of a bank near Munshiganj Road Sabzi Mandi in Amethi town.”

यूपी के अमेठी जिला में ATM ने निकला ‘चूरन वाला नोट’, दो-दो सौ रुपए के नकली नोट निकले
कई ग्राहकों को नकली नोट मिलने से हड़कंप pic.twitter.com/Mns1EPNAh7

— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) October 25, 2022

Originally the video was shared by a Twitter user named Priya Singh, who wrote in Hindi that the withdrawal of the fake notes has created an uproar among the residents. Upon looking first, the video reveals that the fake note looks very similar to the original note. However, if you look and observe closely the fake note has phrases like “Children Bank of India,” and “Full of Fun” written on it.

In Amethi, UP, a case of counterfeit currency withdrawal from an ATM has come to the fore. In fact, there was a ruckus among the customers when two notes of 200-200 were found to be counterfeit from the ATM of a bank near Munshiganj Road Sabzi Mandi in Amethi town. pic.twitter.com/lDUZkqO9wr

— Ahmed Khabeer احمد خبیر (@AhmedKhabeer_) October 25, 2022

यूपी के अमेठी जिला में ATM ने निकला ‘चूरन वाला नोट’, दो-दो सौ रुपए के नकली नोट निकले
कई ग्राहकों को नकली नोट मिलने से हड़कंप pic.twitter.com/Mns1EPNAh7

— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) October 25, 2022

According to the media reports, after being informed about the situation, cops started the investigation. As per a report by news agency IANS, the spokesperson of the local police said that the matter would be investigated and as of now, the concerned bank has been informed. Reportedly, the spokesperson added that the investigation will begin on Thursday when the banks will reopen after the long festive break.

Meanwhile, the incident has enraged social media users who slammed the government. The matter has also sparked the meme fest in the comments section. The video has also worried the customers, as many social media users took to the comments section to quiz about the name of the bank.

Bank Name please

— Dr Prem Shanker Singh (@DrPremShankerS1) October 25, 2022

Full of fun asli note h manyta prapt up me sab chalta hai kyu ki yaha pathar pe pani bahta h morden culture with Hindu Muslim, don’t focus at churan note