Srinagar, July 23 (JKNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against four accused persons in an alleged ₹2.5 crore shawl cheating case, following the completion of investigation into a fraud in which a trader was allegedly duped on the pretext of profitable business returns.
Spokesperson in a statement isaued here to news agency JKNS said, EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge-sheet in FIR No. 55/2022 under Sections 420, 120-B, 201 RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Sub Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, against four accused persons for their involvement in a cheating case.
The accused are: (1) Arshid Ahmad Shora @Bilal, S/o Late Abdul Rashid Shora, R/o Pakhribal Botakadal, Lalbazar, Srinagar; (2) Firdous Ahmad Mir, S/o Abdul Rehman Mir, R/o Abikarpora, Rainawari, A/P Madina Colony, Near R.P. School, Mallabagh, Srinagar; (3) Firdous Ahmad Bhat, S/o Mohammad Afzal Bhat, R/o Amda Kadal, Lalbazar, Srinagar; and (4) Aftab Ahmad Shah, S/o Parvaiz Ahmad Shah, R/o Khawabazar, Nowhatta, Srinagar.
The investigation pertains to a complaint alleging that the accused, led by Arshid Ahmad Shora @Bilal, induced the complainant to supply shawls worth over Rs. 2.50 crore on the promise of profitable returns but failed to make payment. During the investigation, 338 shawls valued at about Rs. 68 lakh were recovered and handed over to the complainant under the directions of the Hon’ble Court. The investigation has been completed and the chargesheet has been filed in the Court of law.
The Crime Branch Kashmir has advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints through email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in . (JKNS)
