Srinagar, Oct 9: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday carried out multiple raids at various locations in Srinagar in connection with a ₹53 lakh land fraud case, officials said.
According to officials, the searches were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into a case of cheating and dishonest inducement involving four individuals accused of defrauding a complainant under the pretext of arranging a land deal.
The case, registered on September 2, named land brokers Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir all residents of Barthana, Srinagar as the main accused. The complainant alleged that the brokers deceitfully took ₹53 lakh without transferring the promised property.
A Crime Branch spokesperson stated that the investigation revealed the accused had colluded with certain revenue officers and officials, manipulating official records and misusing administrative processes to extort money and property.
The EOW teams conducted searches to recover evidence and identify other individuals, including possible public servants, involved in the conspiracy.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing to expose the full extent of the land fraud network and ensure accountability of all those involved.