Srinagar, July 25 (KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has registered an FIR against Shahid Rehman Bhat, a resident of Tulbagh Shangus in Anantnag, for allegedly cheating several people by promising to supply High-Density Apple Plants.
According to officials, Bhat, the proprietor of M/s AR Trading Agri Services Pvt. Ltd., collected crores of rupees from farmers and other individuals, assuring them delivery of the plants.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHowever, he neither supplied the plants nor returned the money and has been absconding since.
Bank statements provided by the complainants reveal that Bhat siphoned off a huge sum, running into crores. The Crime Branch stated that his actions amount to offences punishable under Section 318(4) of the BNS 2023.
A formal case has been registered at the Economic Offences Wing, and further investigation is underway.(KNS)