STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Special Crime Wing, Jammu on Tuesday filed a charge-sheet in a high-value fraud and cheating case, following a thorough investigation based on a complaint lodged against one Gagandeep Singh, son of Sukhdev Singh, resident of Upper Gadigarh, Jammu.
Sharing details of the case, SSP SCW Jammu, Sanjay Parihar said that the accused fraudulently obtained Rs 11.50 lakhs from the complainant under the pretext of arranging a work permit abroad for the complainant’s son.
Despite repeated follow-ups and requests for a refund, the accused failed to either fulfill his promise or return the amount, Parihar said adding that following lodgment of the complaint, a Preliminary Verification (PV) was initiated.
“During the verification process, witness statements and documentary evidences established that the accused had willfully deceived the complainant, making false assurances and gaining the victim’s trust with the intent to cheat,” Parihar said.
“To further mislead the complainant, the accused issued five post-dated cheques, totaling Rs 11.50 lakhs. However, all the cheques were dishonoured by the bank due to insufficient funds, thereby causing significant financial loss to the complainant and wrongful gain to the accused” he added.
The accused actions were found to constitute a cognizable offence under Section 420 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), which pertains to cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
Accordingly, FIR No. 17/2023 was registered at Police Station, Special Crime Wing, Jammu, followed by a detailed investigation.
The investigation was conducted in a thorough and professional manner by Inspector Tariq Hussain, under the close supervision of Sanjay Parihar, SSP Crime Branch (SCW) Jammu.
Based on the findings, the charge under Section 420 RPC was fully substantiated, and the accused was produced before the Court of Sub-Judge, Jammu.
The Crime Branch reiterates its commitment to protecting the interests of citizens and urges the general public to exercise caution and due diligence before investing large sums of money, especially in schemes promising overseas employment or similar opportunities. Verification of the legitimacy of individuals or agencies offering such services is strongly advised.