Srinagar, Nov 4 (KNS) : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in connection with an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case, officials said on Wednesday.
The chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Pulwama, in connection with FIR No. 44/2026 registered under Sections 318(2), 336(3) and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The accused has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Yatoo, son of Ali Mohammad Yatoo, a resident of Chanpora, Rajpora, Pulwama.
According to the investigation, the case originated from a complaint alleging that the complainant and the accused were partners in a business venture. During the settlement of their business accounts, an amount of Rs 35 lakh was found outstanding against the accused.
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The accused allegedly issued a cheque to settle the liability. However, the cheque was dishonoured by the bank as it had been issued in the name of the accused's father, who had died two years earlier, with the accused allegedly affixing his own signatures on it.
The EOW said the allegations were substantiated during the investigation and the charges against the accused were found to be established.
The investigation, conducted by Sub-Inspector Farooq Ahmad, was subsequently concluded and the chargesheet submitted before the competent court for judicial determination.
Meanwhile, SSP EOW Kashmir advised people to maintain proper documentation of business transactions, verify financial instruments and remain vigilant against fraudulent practices to protect their hard-earned money. (KNS)
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