JKP Sub-Inspector among accused
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) have filed a chargesheet in a high-profile cheating and fraud case involving fake Kashmir blue sapphires, in which a Hyderabad-based businessman was duped of Rs 3 crore.
A police official said the chargesheet has been filed against six accused persons, including a serving Sub-Inspector of J&K Police, in the court of law.
He said the accused cheated the complainant, Mir Firasath Ali Khan of Hyderabad, by falsely claiming to sell rare Kashmir Blue Sapphires.
During investigation, the police official said, Rs 62 lakh was recovered and restored to the complainant.
The accused named in the case include Mohammad Rayaz of Gurdanbala, Rajouri, presently residing in Chinor, Jammu; Mohammad Taj Khan of Potha, Surankot, Poonch, presently at East Extension, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu; Showkat Hussain of Gurdanbala, Rajouri; Mohammad Shafi of Gatha, Bhadarwah, Doda, presently residing in Bhatindi, Jammu; Kulwinder Singh of Koulpur, Vijaypur, Samba, presently at Model Town, Gangyal, Jammu; and Sub-Inspector Mohammad Maqbool Dugga of Srinagar, presently settled at Upper Thather, Bantalab, Jammu.
The police official said that investigation revealed a larger criminal conspiracy in which Mohammad Taj Khan posed as the “Raja of Jammu,” while the other accused acted as his agents, claiming the gemstones were part of a royal treasure.
During house searches, police seized several fake gemstones and forged documents from the possession of Mohammad Taj Khan, Mohd Shafi and Mohammad Maqbool Dugga, he said.
The FIR in the case was registered on December 15, 2024, at Police Station Bahu Fort, while the investigation was conducted by SDPO City West Jammu Dr Satish Bhardwaj under the supervision of SP South Ajay Sharma.
During the course of investigation, police also identified properties allegedly purchased using the proceeds of crime.
An application has been moved before the Railway Court Jammu under Section 107 BNSS for attachment of such properties, reflecting a more victim-focused approach to justice.
The complainant has expressed gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Police for their timely and professional handling of the case, while police reiterated their commitment to cracking down on organised cheating and fraud cases.
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