Srinagar, Feb 28 (KNS): The Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a cyber fraudster accused of duping a Srinagar resident of Rs 41,000 on the pretext of arranging a no-objection certificate (NOC) from Haryana for re-registration of a private vehicle, officials said on Saturday.
A case (FIR No. 01/2023) was registered at the Cyber Crime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), Crime Branch Kashmir, following a probe into the complaint.
Investigation revealed that the accused, identified as Anil Kumar, a resident of Bihar’s Sasaram area, allegedly impersonated himself and assured the complainant that he would arrange the required NOC. He later obtained Rs 41,000 from the victim, which was transferred to his bank account.
Officials said the accused had furnished fabricated KYC documents to open a bank account and obtain a SIM card in Delhi, showing a false address to evade detection. Despite efforts, he could not be traced at the address mentioned in the documents.
Using technical analysis, investigators established that the accused was residing in Bihar and had deliberately forged his KYC details to avoid arrest, they said.
The defrauded amount of Rs 41,000 was subsequently refunded to the victim.
The chargesheet was presented on Saturday before the court of the 2nd Additional Munsiff, Srinagar, for judicial determination, officials added, reiterating that strict action would continue against cyber fraudsters.(KNS).
