Srinagar, November 25, 2025 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against four accused involved in a ₹1.66 crore property scam in Srinagar, exposing a meticulously planned conspiracy using forged documents and fake property deals.
How the Scam Unfolded
According to officials, the case began after complainants looking to buy a residential property were duped by individuals posing as property dealers.
The accused allegedly showcased a double-storey house with one kanal and five marlas of land in Chinar Colony, Baghat-i-Barzulla—property belonging to Mst. Koshaliya, widow of Jawahar Lal Rafiz, a migrant.
Investigators found that the accused:
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Prepared fake sale agreements, misrepresenting the migrant property
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Initially extracted ₹1.16 crore from the victims
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Later inflated the sale price, coercing another ₹50 lakh, taking the total fraud to ₹1.66 crore
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Neither handed over the property nor returned the money
Accused Named in the Chargesheet
The chargesheet, filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, names:
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Abdul Wahid Khan, R/O Baghat-e-Barzulla
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Mohammad Yousuf Malik, R/O Habba Kadal, A/P Natipora
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Mohammad Ashraf Mir, R/O Hakhripora Pulwama
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Mohammad Maqbool Shah, R/O Peerbagh Srinagar
The court has remanded Mohammad Yousuf Malik and Mohammad Maqbool Shah to judicial custody.
Charges Filed
FIR No. 14/2018 under Sections:
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420 (Cheating)
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468 (Forgery)
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471 (Using forged documents)
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120-B RPC (Criminal conspiracy)
The investigation confirmed a well-coordinated fraud, involving forged documents and deliberate misappropriation of the victims’ money.
Public Advisory
Crime Branch Kashmir urged citizens to remain vigilant in property transactions, especially in cases involving migrant properties, and reaffirmed its commitment to bringing economic offenders to justice.
