Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheets in Livestock and Fake Job Frauds

Overview

• On Dec 27–28, the Economic Offences Wing filed charge sheets in Srinagar courts before the Chief Judicial Magistrate and the City Judge (Sub Registrar) in FIR 17/2023 and FIR 49/2022.
• Both cases cite Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code for cheating, forgery and use of forged documents.
• In the livestock case, accused Muneer Ahmad Kataria is alleged to have duped a cattle trader with a supposed ST quota scheme and issued cheques totaling about ₹30 lakh that bounced.
• In the job fraud case, accused Reyaz Ahmad Taploo allegedly ran a fake front called SAI NGO Consultancy, took several lakhs from Tangmarg residents, and issued forged appointment letters and uniforms for promised security jobs in hospitals and banks.
• The matters have been placed before the courts for judicial scrutiny and trial, and the EOW has urged the public to verify recruiters and be vigilant against similar schemes.