Jammu, July 9, KNT: Jammu Police have recovered and restored Rs 62 lakh to Mir Firasath Ali Khan, a Hyderabad-based complainant who had fallen prey to a high-profile cheating and fraud case involving fake gemstones. The accused had attempted to sell counterfeit Kashmir Blue Sapphires valued at an astronomical Rs 25 crore to the unsuspecting buyer, while already having defrauded him of Rs 3 crore.
According to the police, the case was lodged at Police Station Bahu Fort after the complainant alleged that he was being duped by fraudsters posing as sellers of the rare Kashmir Blue Sapphire. An FIR was registered, and a dedicated investigation was launched under SDPO Bakshi Nagar Dr. Satish Bhardwaj, supervised by SSP Jammu Joginder Singh and SP South Ajay Sharma.
The investigation revealed a larger criminal conspiracy involving Mohammed Rayaz, son of Reham Ali, originally from Gurdan Bala Rajouri and currently residing in Chinore, Jammu; and Mohammed Taj Khan, son of Haji Jumma Khan, resident of Potha Surankote Poonch, currently residing at Meenia Mohalla, Trikuta Nagar. Several associates of the duo were also found involved in the multi-crore racket.
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During the raids and questioning, the Investigating Officer seized multiple fake Kashmir Sapphire necklaces and other forged articles from the possession of the accused. A crucial recovery of Rs 62 lakh was made from Mohammed Rayaz and his associates, which has now been formally handed over to the complainant following court orders.
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The complainant, visibly relieved, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Jammu Police, particularly SSP Joginder Singh, SP Ajay Sharma, and Dr. Satish Bhardwaj, for their timely and professional handling of the case. “Their dedication ensured that justice was not only done but also seen to be done,” he said.
The IO has also identified property purchased by the accused using the cheated amount. Acting swiftly, police have sought attachment of this property under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) — a new provision in India’s criminal law which prioritizes the restitution of victims.
Under this section, courts are empowered to attach or forfeit properties acquired through crime and ensure the return of funds to victims — marking a shift toward a more victim-focused justice system.
Jammu Police, while reaffirming their commitment to fight white-collar crime, urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious or too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities. “This case should serve as a reminder that fraudsters are increasingly sophisticated, but so are we in tracking and dismantling such rackets,” a police spokesperson said. [KNT]
