Delhi Police have dismantled the 'Dollar Gang,' arresting four illegal immigrants from Bangladesh involved in multiple fraud cases. The gang targeted victims with fake currency schemes. Authorities recovered fake identification documents, counterfeit currency, and mobile phones. The crackdown has resolved at least four cheating cases, and further investigation is ongoing.
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