Rs 20.28 Lakh Optical Fiber Fraud: Crime Branch Files Chargesheet, One Accused Absconding

Jammu, Oct 15: The Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu has filed a chargesheet in the Ld. Court of Judicial Magistrate Munsiff Ramban, in FIR No. 15/2023 U/S 420,120-B registered at Police Station Crime Branch EOW Jammu. The case pertains to an alleged fraud amounting to Rs. 20.28 lakh in the name of an optical fibre installation contract.
The case originated from a written complaint lodged by Gani Sham R/o Hiller, Jath Gali, Ramban. The complainant alleged that the accused individuals identified as Himant Mintoo, Pervaiz Ahmed Mir and Balwan Singh (Numberdar of Village Sawni) falsely impersonated employees of “Dhruv Optical Fiber Pvt. Ltd.” and lured him into a fraudulent business venture.
The investigation conducted by Inspector Meenu Sharma revealed that the accused duped the complainant of Rs 20,28,000/- under the pretext of awarding a wire installation contract for the Ramban to Mahore route measuring 107 Kms. During the course of investigation, it came to fore that the company was registered for the year 2013-14 and now the company has been closed and struck off from the list of registered companies. The work orders and cheques provided to the victim were entirely fraudulent.
On the basis of evidences collected during investigation offenses under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC have been established against the accused persons. Accordingly Crime Branch has filed the chargesheet in the Ld. Court of Judicial Magistrate Munsiff Ramban against Himant Mintoo, Pervaiz Ahmed Mir and Balwan Singh for judicial determination. The Crime Branch has also requested the Ld. Court to initiate proceedings U/S 512 Cr.P.C. against Himant Mintoo, who is absconding and has continuously evaded the investigation.
SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu advises general public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any such incident to Crime Branch EOW Jammu (Crime Branch, J&K). Victims of economic frauds may also submit their complaints via email at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or contact on telephone No. 0191-2578901.