Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 30: The Jammu Police have filed a chargesheet in a high-profile cheating and fraud case involving six accused persons, including a serving Sub-Inspector of J&K Police. The accused have been charged with duping a Hyderabad-based businessman of Rs 3 crore under the guise of selling fake Kashmir Blue Sapphires.
The accused persons include:
Mohd Rayaz S/o Reham Ali, R/O Gurdanbala Rajouri, A/P Chinor Jammu
Mohd Taj Khan S/O Haji Jumma Khan, R/O Potha Surankot Poonch, A/P East Extension Trikuta Nagar, Jammu
Showkat Hussain S/o Reham Ali R/O Gurdanbala Rajouri.
Mohd Shafi S/o Abdullah, R/O Gatha Bhadarwah Doda, A/P Bhatindi Jammu
Kulwinder Singh S/o Bachan Singh, R/O Koulpur Vijaypur Samba, A/P Model Town Gangyal Jammu
SI Mohd Maqbool Dugga S/o Gh Nabi, R/O Srinagar, A/P Upper Thather Bantalab Jammu
Earlier, the Jammu Police had recovered and restored Rs 62 lakh to the complainant, Mir Firasath Ali Khan, who had fallen prey to the cheating and fraud case.
The investigation revealed a larger criminal conspiracy involving the accused Mohd Taj Khan, who was posing as Raja of Jammu and other accused as his agents as sellers of rare Kashmir Blue Sapphires from treasure of Raja of Jammu. The police seized multiple fake gemstones and other forged articles from the possession of the accused Mohd Taj Khan, Mohd Shafi and Mohd Maqbool during their house search.
The said FIR was registered on 15.12.2024 at Police Station Bahu Fort and investigation was entrusted to SDPO city west Jammu Dr Satish Bhardwaj JKPS under the supervision of SP South Ajay Sharma JKPS.
The complainant has expressed gratitude to the Jammu Police for their timely and professional handling of the case.
During investigation police also identified and proved property acquired by the accused using proceed of crime and have also lodged an application before Hon'ble Railway court Jammu under Section 107 BNSS for attachment of the property purchased by the accused using the cheated amount, marking a shift towards a more victim-focused justice system.
The Jammu Police's efforts demonstrate their commitment to combating crime and ensuring justice for victims. |
