The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch is currently conducting house searches related to a Covid period fraud case. These searches are being carried out in Srinagar and Budgam districts. The case, registered under various sections of the IPC and the IT Act, involves the alleged siphoning off of significant amounts of money.
The investigation was initiated based on a complaint by M/s Sanjay Trading Company from New Delhi. The complaint accuses two individuals of deceiving the firm by promising to procure medical supplies during the pandemic. It was revealed that the accused obtained funds fraudulently from various sources, including government offices.
The accused individuals reportedly attempted to divert crores of rupees from the Government Medical College in Srinagar. They allegedly posed as government officials, issued fake orders, and created fraudulent bank accounts in the complainant’s name. A formal case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to gather more evidence.
The ongoing house searches are aimed at securing digital records and financial documents to aid the investigation process. The Crime Branch officials have confirmed that further inquiries are underway to uncover more details.
