Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu has filed a supplementary charge-sheet before the Hon'ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Reasi in FIR No. 19/2024 pertaining to the alleged misappropriation and fraudulent diversion of Rs. 1,38,17,971/- from Sub-Treasury Dharmari.
The case relates to alleged manipulation of the Treasury-Net system and preparation and use of forged bills/vouchers under pension and National Pension System (NPS) heads, resulting in the alleged diversion of Government funds into personal bank accounts.
The case was initially registered at Police Station Arnas on a receipt of written complaint lodged by Sh. Qamar Rehman, District Treasury Officer Reasi. Subsequently, the investigation was transferred to the Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu, for an in-depth investigation. The investigating agency conducted a detailed examination and scrutiny of the Treasury records, bank account transactions and relevant bills and vouchers pertaining to the case.
The case was investigated by Dy.SP Faisal Arif Rishu. During the course of investigation, the relevant bills and vouchers were subjected to forensic examination. The FSL report, along with other documentary and oral evidence collected during investigation indicated that the questioned/fake bills and vouchers were allegedly prepared by the principal accused. The investigation also examined the signatures appearing on the relevant documents and their connection with the concerned officials.
Based on the evidence collected during the investigation, offences U/S 420, 467, 468, 471, 477-A and 120-B IPC have been established against three principal accused persons: Ali Hussain Shah, Balbir Singh and Ajeet Kumar.The investigation also established offences U/S 411 and 120-B IPC against seven additional accused persons: Arshad-e-Azam, Abrar-e-Azam, Mst. Rubeena Kousar, Mohd. Rafiq, Shokat Ali, Mohd. Ashraf and Nasib Mohammad in connection with the alleged dishonest receipt and retention of government funds.
The supplementary charge-sheet has accordingly been presented before the Hon'ble Court of CJM Reasi for judicial determination. The investigation remains open under Section 173(8) Cr.PC for tracing any further diversion of government funds and for ascertaining the involvement, if any, of other persons.
Crime Branch EOW, has advised public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any such incident to SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu (Crime Branch, J&K). Victims of economic frauds may also submit their complaints via email at [email protected] or contact on telephone No. 0191-2578901. |
