JAMMU, SEP 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two accused in an alleged online fraud and impersonation case, after tracing the money trail through multiple bank accounts and electronic transactions.
The chargesheet has been filed before the Court of 13th Financial Commissioner (FC), Jammu, in FIR Number 61/2023 registered under Sections 419, 420 and 120-B of the IPC against Doli Devi, resident of Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, and Shashi Pal, resident of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, who were arrested during the investigation.
The case originated from a complaint lodged by Bodh Raj, who alleged that he was cheated after receiving a call from a person impersonating his colleague.
The caller allegedly told him that his colleague’s son was in urgent need of medical treatment and induced him to transfer money through PhonePe on the pretext of providing immediate financial assistance.
During investigation, Crime Branch officials conducted financial scrutiny and traced the allegedly fraudulent amount through bank accounts linked to Doli Devi and Shashi Pal.
Investigators found multiple transactions between the accounts, following which the financial trail was further examined.
The investigation subsequently linked the allegedly diverted funds to Ashraful Alam of Assam, who, according to the case record, allegedly withdrew the money in cash.
The investigation, led by Dy.SP Goldy Sharma, also established allegations against Mohd Juber Alam, who allegedly impersonated the complainant’s colleague and made the fraudulent calls.
Notices were served upon Mohd Juber Alam and Ashraful Alam to join the investigation, but both allegedly evaded the proceedings.
Crime Branch said the allegations against Doli Devi and Shashi Pal were substantiated through documentary, banking and electronic evidence collected during the investigation.
The chargesheet has been submitted along with seized documents and the list of witnesses.
The agency has also requested the court to initiate proceedings under Section 512 Cr.PC against the alleged absconding accused Mohd Juber Alam and Ashraful Alam.
Crime Branch EOW Jammu has urged people to remain vigilant against online and economic frauds and to immediately report suspicious transactions or incidents. Complaints may be submitted to Crime Branch EOW Jammu through email at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or by contacting 0191-2578901.
