Srinagar, Sep 2, KNT: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a formal case against two men identified as Kumail Ansari and Yetsen Kumar for alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy.
According to officials, the case originated from a joint complaint wherein the duo had projected themselves as influential individuals with the ability to arrange contracts in NHPC and the Defence sector. Relying on these claims, the complainants were persuaded to part with large sums of money. However, no such contracts were secured, exposing the fraud.
A preliminary enquiry conducted at Police Station Economic Offences Wing in 2023 revealed that the accused had resorted to impersonation and deliberate misrepresentation to cheat the complainants.
Authorities stated that the acts of the accused fall under offences punishable in law. As such, a formal FIR has been registered against them under Sections 419, 420, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.
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Officials added that further investigation has been initiated and assured that economic crimes will be pursued with seriousness, with the aim of bringing offenders to justice. [KNT]
