Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a couple in an alleged property fraud case involving Rs 3.55 crore.
The accused have been identified as Pieary Lal Koul and his wife Nirmala Koul, residents of Sainik Colony, Jammu. The chargesheet has been filed before the competent court for judicial determination under Sections 318 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to the investigation, the case was registered following a complaint by Dr. Ajay Wakhloo, Director of Ankur Maitrika Hospital, who alleged that the accused had agreed to sell him a residential plot along with a constructed house in Sainik Colony for Rs 3.55 crore.
An agreement to sell was reportedly executed on February 21, 2025. However, the complainant alleged that the property was already mortgaged with J&K Bank against outstanding loan liabilities, a fact allegedly concealed by the accused.
The investigation, led by DySP Vishal Sharma, established that the accused had allegedly withheld material information regarding the mortgage. The complainant reportedly transferred approximately Rs 3.55 crore through bank transactions, cheques and cash in connection with the deal and to facilitate clearance of the mortgage.
After collecting oral, documentary and financial evidence, the EOW filed the chargesheet before the competent court.
Meanwhile, SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu has urged people to exercise caution while entering into property transactions and verify ownership and mortgage details to avoid financial frauds.
The public has also been advised to report such cases to Crime Branch Jammu through email at [email protected] or contact 0191-2578901. |