Srinagar, June 20, 2026 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore, in a telecom project fraud case involving allegations of cheating, financial deception, and fraudulent inducement.
According to official sources, the chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 44/2023 registered under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Harkeet Singh, son of Guru Mohan Singh, a resident of Kali Mata Mandir, Lal Bangla, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The case originated from a written complaint alleging that the accused had persuaded the complainant to invest substantial funds by promising to secure an AT&T inbound sales call project purportedly associated with a United States-based telecom company. The complainant claimed that the accused obtained money on the basis of false assurances and commitments regarding the execution and profitability of the project.
Following registration of the case, the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir carried out a detailed investigation and collected documentary, electronic, and circumstantial evidence to verify the allegations.
Investigators found that the accused had allegedly resorted to fraudulent misrepresentation and dishonest inducement, leading the complainant to part with significant sums of money under false pretences. The investigation further revealed that the promised project was used as a means to gain financial advantage through deceptive assurances.
Officials stated that evidence gathered during the investigation indicated that the accused had no genuine intention of fulfilling the commitments made to the complainant and had allegedly secured funds through dishonest means.
Based on the material collected and findings of the investigation, the allegations were found substantiated, prompting the filing of the chargesheet before the competent court for judicial proceedings and adjudication.
The Economic Offences Wing reiterated its commitment to combating economic offences and safeguarding citizens from financial fraud and deceptive business schemes.
Authorities urged the public to exercise extreme caution while investing in business ventures, employment-linked projects, and investment opportunities that promise unusually high returns or lucrative prospects without proper verification and documentation.
The agency also advised citizens to remain vigilant against cyber-enabled financial crimes and economic frauds and to promptly report any suspicious financial activity to law enforcement agencies.
Victims of economic offences can lodge complaints with the Senior Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K, while grievances may also be submitted through the official communication channels of the wing for necessary action.
The filing of the chargesheet marks a significant step in the investigation and reflects the agency’s continued efforts to ensure accountability and legal action against individuals involved in financial crimes.
