Jammu and Kashmir Police Files Chargesheet against Former Constable for Rs 1.80 Crore Real Estate Fraud

A former policeman has been accused of duping a woman of Rs 1.80 crore on the pretext of selling a plot of land in Jammu.

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Jammu and Kashmir Police Files Chargesheet against Former Constable for Rs 1.80 Crore Real Estate Fraud
Real Estate:In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against a former constable for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 1.80 crore on the pretext of selling a plot of land in Jammu. The accused, Mohd Afzal Beg, was a constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police before he resigned in 2022. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Crime Branch, Jammu, Benam Tosh, Beg illegally indulged in property dealing while in government service and subsequently resigned from the 19th Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police.

The victim, a woman, alleged that Beg sold her two kanals of land in Jammu's Sidhra area for Rs 2.25 crore and she paid Rs 1.80 crore in advance. However, she later discovered that the land belonged to someone else and Beg refused to return the money. Following a written complaint by the victim, an FIR was registered and an in-depth investigation was conducted. The investigation revealed that Beg and his wife were involved in cheating, fraud, and forgery.

Beg was arrested from Srinagar, while his wife was granted bail. The chargesheet has been filed in the court for judicial determination. The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has taken a significant step towards ensuring justice for the victim and sending a strong message to those involved in real estate fraud.

Information The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch is a specialized unit that deals with serious crimes, including fraud and forgery. The unit is headed by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and is responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes in the state.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The police force is headed by the Director General of Police and is divided into various units, including the Crime Branch, which deals with serious crimes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount of money involved in the real estate fraud case?

Rs 1.80 crore

Who is the accused in the real estate fraud case?

Mohd Afzal Beg, a former constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police

What is the name of the police officer who led the investigation?

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Crime Branch, Jammu, Benam Tosh

Where was the accused arrested from?

Srinagar

What is the current status of the case?

The chargesheet has been filed in the court for judicial determination

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