SRINAGAR: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir has registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against three individuals, including a retired Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), in connection with alleged cases of financial fraud, cheating and criminal conspiracy.
Officials said the FIRs were registered following detailed verification and investigation of complaints received by the Crime Branch. Preliminary inquiries reportedly revealed sufficient material indicating the involvement of the accused in fraudulent activities that caused financial losses to the complainants.
According to officials, the first FIR relates to a case in which a retired ASI and another accused allegedly persuaded a complainant to part with a substantial amount of money on the promise of providing certain benefits and services. However, the assurances were allegedly not fulfilled, and the complainant was reportedly cheated.
During the inquiry, evidence pointing towards offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy emerged, prompting the registration of a formal case against the accused.
In a separate case, the Crime Branch registered another FIR against a third accused who allegedly obtained money from a complainant through false assurances and misrepresentation.
Officials said the accused allegedly failed to honour the commitments made after receiving the money, leading the victim to approach the authorities and seek legal action.
The Crime Branch has initiated investigations in both cases and said all aspects of the alleged frauds are being examined. The agency said the role of each accused, as well as the possible involvement of any other individuals, would be investigated during the course of the probe.
Reiterating its commitment to combating economic offences, the Crime Branch urged the public to exercise caution while dealing with individuals making unrealistic promises or seeking money on false pretexts.
Officials said strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in fraudulent activities and that investigations in both FIRs are continuing.
