Srinagar, March 31, 2026 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu & Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Mehraj-Ud-Din Dar in a major property fraud case worth ₹55.11 lakh, exposing a calculated scheme to cheat buyers.
According to officials, the chargesheet in FIR No. 10/2026 has been filed under Section 420 IPC before the Court of City Judge in Srinagar.
Modus Operandi Exposed
Investigations revealed that the accused allegedly:
- Took substantial payments from the complainant on the pretext of selling a residential property
- Failed to honor the deal after receiving money
- Sold the same property to another buyer
- Transferred assets in his wife’s name to evade legal action and recovery
Key Findings
- Fraud amount: ₹55.11 lakh
- Property was already mortgaged with Jammu and Kashmir Bank (Bhagat Branch, Srinagar)
- The complainant had even cleared the outstanding housing loan on the property
The probe established a prima facie case of cheating, confirming that the accused used deliberate deception for financial gain.
Legal Action
The Economic Offences Wing concluded that the accused’s actions constitute a cognizable offence under Section 420 IPC, and the matter has now been placed before the court for judicial determination.
Officials reiterated their commitment to cracking down on financial frauds and safeguarding public interests.
