Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has arrested an alleged accused in connection with a land and property fraud case involving approximately ₹93 lakh.
The arrest was carried out on the basis of an order and warrant issued by the court. According to the investigating agency, the accused had been evading arrest for around a year and was wanted in several cases registered with the EOW.
The case is linked to an FIR registered at the EOW Kashmir police station. According to the complaint, the accused, who was involved in land dealings, along with an alleged associate, represented themselves as the owner or authorised power of attorney holder of migrant property. They allegedly induced the complainant to pay around ₹93 lakh on the promise of selling land and other property.
During the investigation, the agency allegedly found that the accused had offered five kanals of migrant land in Drusu, Pulwama, along with around 300 standing trees in Bijbehara, for sale. The investigation alleges that forged agreements and documents were used in connection with the proposed transactions. Documents purportedly establishing ownership and authority to sell the property were allegedly shown to the complainant, whose authenticity was subsequently examined during the investigation.
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Investigators also identified a bank account allegedly linked to the transfer of the cheated money. According to officials, the account had been opened on the same day as the transaction. The agency is examining whether the account was specifically created or used to facilitate the alleged fraud and receive the money obtained from the complainant.
An FIR has been registered under Sections 318(4), 338, 340 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Following the court-issued warrant, the accused was taken into custody. Investigators are now examining the alleged financial transactions, property documents and the movement of the funds involved in the case.
The investigation is also seeking to determine whether other people were approached in the name of selling migrant properties and whether additional persons were involved in the alleged fraud. The EOW is examining the role of potential associates, property-related documents, money transfers and the bank accounts allegedly connected with the transactions.
The search for another alleged co-accused is continuing. A public notice seeking information regarding the absconding accused remains in force. Investigators are examining whether the arrest of the other alleged accused could provide further information about the transactions and property-related activities under investigation.
The EOW said the investigation is continuing. Investigators are examining documents, banking records and other evidence to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify any additional persons who may have been involved. The allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a competent court.
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