Srinagar, Dec 2: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two accused who allegedly duped a man of ₹38 lakh by promising a gas agency licence through forged documents.
The chargesheet in FIR No. 21/2022 has been filed against Zahid Bashir Shagoo of Koker Bazar, Srinagar, and his wife Shugufta, currently residing in Narbal, Budgam. It has been submitted before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam.
The case began after a written complaint alleged that Zahid had taken ₹38 lakh from the complainant on the pretext of securing a gas agency licence and later issued fake documents. A preliminary verification confirmed the allegations.
Investigations revealed that Zahid, in conspiracy with his wife, fraudulently collected money and provided forged licences and extension documents. Offences under Sections 419, 420, 468, 471, and 120-B RPC were established.
Both accused are currently absconding, and the chargesheet has been filed in absentia under Section 512 CrPC.
Officials said the duo has a history of similar frauds and had been chargesheeted earlier in FIR No. 13/2018. Another case, FIR No. 31/2023, is also under investigation against Zahid.
The Crime Branch Kashmir said it remains committed to tackling fraud, cheating, and economic crimes in the region.
