The Story of a Scam: Police Sub-Inspector and Five Others Charged with Duping Businessman of Rs 3 Crore
An unfortunate incident unfolded in Jammu as six individuals, including a police sub-inspector, found themselves in hot water after being accused of swindling a Hyderabad-based businessman out of Rs three crore. The scam involved the false promise of selling Kashmir Blue Sapphires, as revealed by a police spokesperson.
Following an investigation into the cheating and fraud case, a chargesheet was presented in a local court in Jammu. The case had been filed at police station Bahu Fort in Jammu city on December 15, 2024, shedding light on the deceptive practices employed by the accused.
The individuals implicated in the case are sub-inspector Mohd Maqbool Dugga, Mohd Taj Khan, Kulwinder Singh, Mohd Rayaz, Showkat Hussain, and Mohd Shafi. Their involvement in the elaborate scheme to deceive the businessman was brought to light through diligent police work.
Efforts to rectify the situation were made as the police managed to recover and return Rs 62 lakh to the complainant, Mir Firasath Ali Khan. This marked a step towards justice for the victim who had fallen prey to the fraudulent activities of the accused.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Taj Khan and his accomplices were part of a larger criminal conspiracy involving the illegal sale of rare Kashmir Blue Sapphires allegedly sourced from the treasure of the Raja of Jammu. The police seized several counterfeit gemstones and other fraudulent items from the possession of Khan, Shafi, and Maqbool during a search of their residences.
In a bid to address the ill-gotten gains acquired by the accused, the police identified properties obtained using the proceeds of the crime. An application has been lodged before the railway court in Jammu for the attachment of said properties, signaling a shift towards a justice system that prioritizes the interests of victims.
