Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against four accused in an alleged cheating case involving shawls worth more than ₹2.50 crore, officials said on Thursday.
The chargesheet in FIR No. 55/2022, registered under Sections 420 (cheating), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence) of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), was filed before the Court of the Sub Judge, Small Causes, Srinagar, following the completion of the investigation.
The accused have been identified as Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, son of late Abdul Rashid Shora, a resident of Pakhribal Botakadal, Lalbazar; Firdous Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rehman Mir, originally from Abikarpora, Rainawari, and presently residing at Madina Colony near R.P. School, Mallabagh; Firdous Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Afzal Bhat, a resident of Amda Kadal, Lalbazar; and Aftab Ahmad Shah, son of Parvaiz Ahmad Shah, a resident of Khawabazar, Nowhatta, all in Srinagar.
According to the Crime Branch, the case stems from a complaint alleging that the accused, led by Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, induced the complainant to supply shawls valued at over ₹2.50 crore on the promise of profitable returns but subsequently failed to make payment.
During the investigation, the EOW recovered 338 shawls worth approximately ₹68 lakh. The recovered shawls were handed over to the complainant under the directions of the competent court.
Officials said the investigation has been completed and the chargesheet has been presented before the court for further legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, the Crime Branch Kashmir has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report any suspicious financial activities to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Kashmir. Victims can also submit complaints through the official email address of the EOW, officials said.
