Srinagar, Oct 5 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has unearthed an online supply scam amounting to ₹46.90 lakh and registered a case following a complaint of fraud involving a fake business deal.
According to officials, the complaint was filed by an individual who alleged that a person from Pune, claiming to be the proprietor of D.K. Enterprises, had offered to supply “Sifine Natural Nut.” The complainant was assured genuine delivery but, after making an advance payment of ₹46.90 lakh, the promised goods were never received.
Following the complaint, the EOW initiated a preliminary inquiry, which revealed that the accused had used deceitful means and falsely portrayed D.K. Enterprises as a legitimate supplier to defraud the victim.
Officials said the accused induced the complainant to transfer the amount under false assurances, which later turned out to be fraudulent.
The investigation established that the act constitutes offences punishable under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (cheating) and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act (cheating by personation using computer resources).
A formal case has been registered at the Police Station, Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, while further investigation into the matter is underway.
