Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has unearthed an online supply scam amounting to ₹46.90 lakh and registered a formal case after receiving a complaint of cheating and fraud.
According to officials, the Crime Branch received a written complaint alleging that a person based in Pune, identifying himself as the proprietor of a firm named D.K. Enterprises, had contacted the complainant with an offer to supply “Sifine Natural Nut.” The complainant was assured prompt delivery of the consignment and subsequently transferred an advance payment of ₹46.90 lakh. However, the goods were never delivered, and the accused stopped responding, thereby defrauding the complainant.
Following the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing initiated a preliminary enquiry. During the probe, it prima facie surfaced that the accused had deceitfully placed a false supply order and misrepresented D.K. Enterprises as a genuine supplier to induce the complainant into making the payment. The investigation revealed that the firm was being falsely projected as legitimate to carry out the fraud.
Officials said that the acts of the accused disclose the commission of cognizable offences punishable under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act.
A formal case has been registered at the Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir), and further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend all those involved in the scam.
