EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Four Accused in ₹2.5 Crore Shawl Fraud Case
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against four accused in connection with an alleged cheating case involving shawls worth more than ₹2.5 crore. The chargesheet has been submitted before the Court of Sub Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, under FIR No. 55/2022 registered under Sections 420, 120-B and 201 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to an official statement, the accused have been identified as Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, son of Late Abdul Rashid Shora of Pakhribal Botakadal, Lalbazar; Firdous Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rehman Mir, originally from Abikarpora, Rainawari, and presently residing at Madina Colony, Mallabagh; Firdous Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Afzal Bhat of Amda Kadal, Lalbazar; and Aftab Ahmad Shah, son of Parvaiz Ahmad Shah of Khawabazar, Nowhatta, all residents of Srinagar.
The case was registered after a complaint alleged that the accused, led by Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, persuaded the complainant to supply shawls worth more than ₹2.50 crore by promising attractive profits. However, after receiving the goods, they allegedly failed to make the agreed payment, resulting in substantial financial losses for the complainant.
During the investigation, the Economic Offences Wing recovered 338 shawls valued at around ₹68 lakh. The recovered shawls were handed over to the complainant under the directions of the competent court. After completing the investigation, the Crime Branch filed the chargesheet before the court for further legal proceedings.
The Crime Branch Kashmir has urged the public to remain alert against economic fraud and financial scams. People have been advised to verify business transactions carefully and report any suspicious activities to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Kashmir. Victims of economic fraud can also submit complaints through the official EOW Kashmir email for legal action.
