On Wednesday, the Goa police arrested an Uttar Pradesh resident who was trying to buy casino chips with counterfeit notes worth Rs 55,000 in North Goa. According to the police officials, the accused, identified as Mohammad Shadab, was trying to buy chips at a casino worth Rs 55,000 with fake notes of Rs 500 denomination.

The accused was arrested by the Goa police and was booked under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The casino management confirmed that the money the accused had bought with him was fake currency after a thorough examination.