In a significant breakthrough against financial fraud, Jammu Police has submitted a comprehensive chargesheet against six individuals involved in a daring Rs 3 crore scam targeting a Hyderabad businessman. The accused group includes a sub-inspector from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, highlighting deep concerns over internal corruption.
The scam revolved around peddling fake Kashmir Blue Sapphires, a prized gemstone, to unsuspecting victims. The primary orchestrator, identified as Mohammad Taj Khan, posed as a representative of the ‘King of Jammu’ to lend credibility to his operations. His accomplices acted as agents, luring the victim with promises of rare stones at lucrative prices.
The victim, Meer Firasath Ali Khan, filed a complaint in December 2024 at a local police station, triggering a meticulous investigation led by SDPO City West Dr. Satish Bhardwaj and SP South Ajay Sharma. Raids on the residences of key suspects yielded counterfeit gems, forged documents, and other incriminating evidence.
Notably, police recovered Rs 62 lakh from the accused and returned it to the complainant, a move that underscores their commitment to victim restitution. Further probes revealed that proceeds from the fraud funded lavish property acquisitions by the perpetrators. Authorities have moved to attach these assets under Section 107 BNSS in the Railway Court, Jammu.
The detailed chargesheet names Mohammad Riyaz from Rajouri, Mohammad Taj Khan from Poonch, Shaukat Hussain from Rajouri, Mohammad Shafi from Doda, Kulwinder Singh from Samba, and Sub-Inspector Mohammad Maqbool Dugga from Srinagar. This case serves as a stark reminder of the sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters and the police’s resolve to dismantle such networks.
Jammu Police’s swift and professional handling has earned praise from the victim, reinforcing public trust in law enforcement’s ability to deliver justice in high-stakes financial crimes.