CBK Books Two For Duping People With Fake Contract Promises

Srinagar- Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against two individuals for allegedly cheating people by posing as influential figures capable of arranging government contracts in NHPC and the Defence sector.

In a statement, EOW of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against two individuals, Kumail Ansari and Yetsen Kumar, following a joint complaint alleging cheating and criminal conspiracy.

As per the complainant, the accused falsely posed as influential individuals capable of securing contracts in NHPC and the Defence sector. They allegedly induced the victims to pay substantial sums of money based on these fraudulent claims. However, no contracts materialized, clearly pointing to deception and fraud.

The statement reads, preliminary enquiry was ordered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing in 2023. During the course of the enquiry, it was prima facie established that the accused had cheated the complainants through impersonation and deliberate misrepresentation.

The actions of, Kumail Ansari, Yetsen Kumar, prima facie constitute offences punishable under Sections 419, 420, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Consequently, a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, and further investigation is underway, it reads.

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