Police on Tuesday said they have taken action after receiving complaints about cheating of local shopkeepers through misuse of QR codes for digital payments in Awantipora, South Kashmir.
A police spokesperson said that during an inquiry led by SHO Police Station Awantipora, Inspector Aijaz Ahmad, it was found that Sameer Ahmad Hajam, son of Shabir Ahmad Hajam and a resident of Boh, Awantipora, was involved in the fraud.
Police said the accused cheated shopkeepers by showing fake or forged payment confirmations through QR codes and dishonestly taking goods and money. He has now been arrested in the case. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Police have started legal action as per the law. Further investigation is going on to find out the full details of the fraud and whether other people were involved.
Police have advised shopkeepers and the public to always check that the payment has been successfully credited to their bank account before giving goods to customers. They also asked people to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Police said they remain committed to protecting citizens from cyber and digital fraud.
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