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Jammu, DD: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) Crime Branch Jammu has initiated formal investigations into two serious allegations involving financial fraud and mismanagement of government funds._Case 1: Alleged Financial Fraud by Rizwan Ahmad Sheikh and Associates:_A written complaint was lodged by a complainant alleging that individuals Rizwan Ahmad Sheikh, S/o Abdul Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Sailan Surankote, District Poonch, currently residing in Dungian Bathindi, Jammu; Asif Rashid Sheikh, S/o Abdul Rashid Sheikh from Brahmani Bathindi Road, Jammu; and Arfana Parveen, D/o Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also from Sailan Surankote and residing in Dungian Bathindi, Jammu (the proprietor of Lovely Boutique) conspired to committed financial fraud. The complainant reported that these individuals approached him with fraudulent promises of doubling investments made in their purported financial company within three months.As a result, the complainant transferred more than ten lakhs, specifically Rs. 6,20,000 to one account and Rs. 4,00,000 to another, based on the directions of the accused. Despite numerous follow-ups, the promised returns or material benefits were not fulfilled, leading to significant financial loss for the complainant and unlawful gains for the accused.Upon preliminary verification, the enquiry revealed that the accused utilized fraudulent means to misappropriate the complainant’s funds, extracting a total of Rs. 10.20 lakhs through deception. Their actions prima facie constituted offenses under sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. A formal case has been registered at the Police Station SCW, Crime Branch Jammu, against the named accused, and the investigation has been entrusted by SSP SCW Sh. Sanjay Parihar to Inspector Tariq Hussain, I.O SCW Jammu._Case 2: Mismanagement of MNREGA Funds by GRS Shafket Ali:_In a separate incident, another complaint was received regarding GRS Shafket Ali, who allegedly credited wages for skilled workers under the MNREGA scheme illegally. It was reported that Ali misrepresented the names of material suppliers, including transferring funds to deceased individuals. The complainant further alleged that although Rs. 2 lakhs was sanctioned for work in a specific ward, no work was carried out.The preliminary investigation further indicated that Shafket Ali mismanaged official funds for personal gain, resulting in wrongful loss to the state exchequer. His actions have been classified as offenses under sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code.As a result, a formal case has been registered at Police Station SCW, Crime Branch Jammu, against GRS Shafket Ali, with the investigation led by Inspector Nissar Ahmed.Both the cases shall be investigated under the close supervision of SSP SCW Jammu, Sh. Sanjay Parihar.The SCW Jammu is committed to conducting rigorous, fair, and timely investigations in both cases to ensure accountability and justice.DD
