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The J&K Crime Branch has uncovered a major consignment fraud worth Rs 46.9 lakh involving natural nuts. A Pune-based imposter posing as D.K. Enterprises proprietor cheated a complainant after receiving advance payment. The Economic Offences Wing registered the case under Section 420 IPC and IT Act provisions. This case is part of J&K Police's broader crackdown on economic offenders who support terror ecosystems.

Key Points: J&K Crime Branch Uncovers Rs 46.9 Lakh Natural Nuts Fraud

  • Pune-based fraudster posed as D.K. Enterprises proprietor for natural nuts supply
  • Accused received Rs 46.9 lakh advance but never delivered consignment
  • Case registered under Section 420 IPC and IT Act provisions
  • J&K Police targeting economic offenders as part of anti-terror ecosystem
  • Investigation reveals false supply order through deceitful means
  • Economic Offences Wing conducting preliminary enquiry into the fraud
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J&K Crime Branch unearths Rs 46.9 lakh consignment fraud in Kashmir

Pune imposter booked for cheating complainant of Rs 46.9 lakh in fake natural nuts supply deal. J&K Crime Branch investigation ongoing.

"The complainant was induced to part with the money on this pretext, which later turned out to be fraudulent - J&K Crime Branch Statement"

Srinagar, Oct 5

The Economic Offences Wing of J&K Crime Branch (Kashmir) said on Sunday that a Pune-based imposter has been booked in a Rs 46.9 lakh consignment fraud for allegedly duping a complainant on the pretext of supplying natural nuts.

Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing of J&K Crime Branch (Kashmir) said on Sunday that a Pune-based imposter has been booked in a Rs 46.9 lakh consignment fraud for allegedly duping a complainant on the pretext of supplying natural nuts. A statement by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) said that a written complaint was received wherein it was alleged that a person based in Pune, "claiming to be the proprietor of a firm named D.K. Enterprises, contacted the complainant and assured the supply of natural nuts". However, despite receiving an advance payment, the consignment was never delivered, thereby cheating the complainant of Rs 46.90 lakh.

Upon receipt of the complaint, a preliminary enquiry was initiated at the Economic Offences Wing Crime Branch (Kashmir).

The police in their statement said that during the course of the probe, it prima facie surfaced that the alleged supplier, by deceitful means, placed a false supply order and misrepresented D.K. Enterprises as a legitimate supplier of natural nuts.

"The complainant was induced to part with the money on this pretext, which later turned out to be fraudulent. The acts on the part of the accused thus prima facie disclose the commission of cognizable offences punishable under Section 420 of the IPC, read with Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act," the press note mentioned.

"Accordingly, cognisance has been taken and a formal case has been registered at the Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir). Further investigation into the matter is in progress”, the statement said.

The police said that the requirement was for a consignment of natural nuts from a particular brand dealing in certain edibles like nut butter, etc., mostly used during breakfast.

The security forces and J&K Police are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists, their over-ground workers (OGWs), sympathisers, drug smugglers, and economic offenders. It is believed that to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror, a holistic approach is necessary rather than merely targeting the gun-wielding terrorists.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who runs a small business, this is really concerning. We need better verification systems for online suppliers. The Pune connection shows these frauds can happen across states.
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Priya S
Natural nuts business is quite profitable in Kashmir. Fraudsters targeting this sector shows they're preying on legitimate businesses. Hope the investigation leads to recovery of funds.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the police action, why does it take so long to register such cases? The complainant must have suffered for months. Our system needs to be more responsive to economic crimes.
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Ananya R
This is why we need digital payment protection for business transactions. Paying advance without proper verification is risky. Hope others learn from this case! 💰→🚫
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Vikram M
Section 420 IPC and IT Act - good to see comprehensive legal action. These fraudsters think they can operate anonymously online. Time to show them they can't escape the law!

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