Crackdown in Jammu: 14 Booked for Fraud and Criminal Breach of Trust

In a decisive operation, the Crime Branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed charges against 14 individuals, including five police officials, over allegations of fraud and criminal breach of trust. Six separate cases have been instituted as officials intensify their scrutiny on fraudulent activities across the region.

Key individuals implicated include assistant in-charge Shalinder Dogra, head constable Mohan Singh, and police follower Vijay Khokher, who is accused of misappropriating Rs 34.25 lakh. CPL Jammu, in collaboration with Messrs Mala Enterprises Auction Group, is central to the case, further highlighting systemic trust issues.

Other high-profile incidents involve a woman impersonating a UK national to dupe a man out of Rs 48.80 lakh, and fraudulent property deals and job offer scams. With ongoing investigations, the SSP Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh, emphasizes thorough examination of all complaints, signaling more developments ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)