Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against the accused in a significant livestock fraud case involving a substantial amount of money. The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir submitted the chargesheet in the case before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Srinagar. The accused, identified as Muneer Ahmad Kataria, is facing charges under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code.
The case stemmed from a complaint alleging cheating and misappropriation of funds related to the sale of livestock. The complainant claimed he was promised payment under a Government ST Quota Scheme for supplying cows and sheep. However, despite initial partial payments and subsequent issuance of cheques totaling Rs 30 lakh, all the cheques bounced due to insufficient funds. This led to significant financial losses for the complainant.
An investigation by the Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir, revealed that the accused used deceptive agreements and fake cheques, falsely claiming procurement under a Government welfare scheme. This fraudulent scheme caused financial harm to the complainant while benefiting the accused. The chargesheet presented to the court establishes the accused’s involvement in offenses under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code.
