Karnataka Residents Charged for Rs 13 Lakh Fraud in Jammu and Kashmir

Charge Sheet Filed Against Fraudsters

Srinagar, January 16: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Friday that it has submitted a charge sheet in court against two individuals from Karnataka, accused of defrauding a local resident of Rs 13 lakh under the guise of securing an MBBS seat for his son.

According to a statement from the Crime Branch Kashmir, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated legal proceedings against the two Karnataka residents for deceiving a man with promises of MBBS admission for his child.

The charge sheet was filed in connection with FIR No. 10/2024, citing violations of Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The accused are identified as Aquib Javeed and Mohd Ahtesham Ahmad, both residing in Gulbarga, Karnataka.

The complaint detailed that Dr. Shamsu-Din, affiliated with Al-Amin Medical College in Bijapur, Karnataka, had guaranteed the complainant that he could facilitate MBBS admission through Aquib Javeed.

Believing this assurance, the complainant transferred Rs 13 lakh. However, the promised admission was never realized, nor was the money refunded.

In response to the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing launched a thorough investigation.

The inquiry revealed that Aquib Javeed, in collusion with his brother Mohd Ahtesham Ahmad, had misled the complainant by falsely claiming he could secure a spot for his son at KBN Medical College in Bijapur.

The investigation confirmed that the actions of the accused constituted offenses under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC.

Consequently, the charge sheet has been filed in absentia, with proceedings initiated under Section 512 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police are actively conducting operations against drug traffickers, peddlers, and individuals involved in illegal financial schemes.