Srinagar, February 26: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Kashmir has filed a case related to medical supply fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The case was registered against two individuals based on a written complaint. They are accused of being involved in fraudulent activities concerning the procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 crisis in Jammu and Kashmir.
The EOW initiated this case following a complaint alleging that the accused, residing in Peerbagh and Sanat Nagar in Srinagar, misrepresented themselves as delegates of the Jammu and Kashmir Ministry and OSD Supply. They allegedly facilitated payments for medical supplies to a bank account fraudulently opened in the name of the actual supplier, misleading the department and institutions. Furthermore, the accused reportedly created fake email IDs to misrepresent the identity of the genuine supplier.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused fraudulently obtained ₹2.7 million from a government office and planned to illegally withdraw ₹22.4 million from a government medical institution.
Based on initial evidence, charges under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act, have been established. A statement indicated that the matter is under scrutiny, and further investigations are ongoing.
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