Srinagar, February 26 – The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch announced on Thursday that it has registered a formal case against two individuals for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud in the procurement of medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A spokesperson for the J&K Crime Branch, Kashmir, stated on Thursday, “The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir, of the J&K Crime Branch has registered a formal case against two individuals for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud related to the procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.”
"The case was initiated following a written complaint alleging that the accused, residents of Peerbagh and Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, impersonated themselves as delegates of the J&K Ministry and OSD Supplies," the spokesperson said.
"Through deceitful means, they induced departments and institutions to transfer payments for medical goods into bank accounts fraudulently opened in the names of genuine suppliers. The accused also allegedly created fake email IDs to misrepresent the identity of the original supplier."
"Preliminary verification revealed that the accused dishonestly obtained an amount of Rs 27 lakh from a government office and had planned to fraudulently withdraw Rs 2.24 crore from a government medical institution," the spokesperson added.
"Based on prima facie evidence, offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the IPC, read with Section 66-D of the IT Act, have been established. Cognisance has been taken and further investigation is underway," the spokesperson said.
The J&K Police and security forces have also been involved in cases pertaining to drug smuggling, drug peddling, and hawala money rackets.
It is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are ultimately used to sustain terrorism in the Union Territory.
In their comprehensive approach to completely dismantle the support system of terror, the police and security forces target terrorists, their Over Ground Workers, sympathisers, and those involved in drug smuggling and unlawful financial activities.
