Srinagar, Dec 24 (KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, in connection with an international online fraud worth ?26.25 lakh.

The chargesheet, in relation to FIR No. 17/2020, accuses a woman from Arunachal Pradesh, identified as Jumbom Riba, of running a sophisticated online cheating and impersonation racket.

The case traces back to a written complaint, wherein the victim alleged being contacted through social media by a woman claiming to be "Christiana," a secretary at Abbot Pharmaceutical in the United Kingdom.

The accused promised dealership rights for a product called "Agasina Nut," purportedly sourced from Arunachal Pradesh, assuring high returns and a lucrative international purchase agreement.

The victim, persuaded by these claims, transferred ?26.25 lakh to several bank accounts under the impression that the transaction was legitimate.

The investigation revealed that the accused had used forged identity documents, including fake voter IDs, to open multiple bank accounts under the names of 'Tabu Juli' and 'Aisha Kholi' in various banks.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The accounts were found to have been operated by Riba herself, and funds were routed, diverted, and withdrawn rapidly with no legitimate source of income.

Forensic analysis of bank transactions revealed suspicious inter-bank transfers and cash withdrawals that pointed to a well-coordinated fraud.

The investigation further confirmed the accused's involvement in offences of cheating, impersonation, forgery, and the use of forged documents.

The chargesheet has been filed in absentia under Section 512 CrPC, as the accused remains at large.

EOW Kashmir has urged the public to stay vigilant and avoid falling prey to such online and offline frauds, which continue to be a significant threat to unsuspecting individuals.(KNS).