Did Two Karnataka Residents Commit Fraud of Rs 13 Lakh by Promising an MBBS Seat?
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Key Takeaways
- Educational fraud is a serious issue that affects many families.
- Awareness and vigilance are crucial in educational admissions.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch is actively combating fraud.
- Legal actions are being taken against offenders.
- Parents should verify promises made by educational agents.
Srinagar, Jan 16 (NationPress) - The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch announced on Friday that it has lodged a charge sheet in court against two individuals from Karnataka, accused of defrauding a local resident of Rs 13 lakh by falsely promising to secure an MBBS seat for his son.
According to a statement from the Crime Branch Kashmir, "The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has officially filed a charge sheet against the two Karnataka residents for misleading a man out of Rs 13 lakh under the guise of providing MBBS admission for his son."
The charge sheet pertains to FIR No. 10/2024, under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, filed before the Court of Sub-Judge, Baramulla, against the accused Aquib Javeed, son of Mohd Ayoub, and Mohd Ahtesham Ahmad, son of Mohd Ayoub, both residing on Ring Road, Adarsh Nagar, Gulbarga, District Kalaburagi, Karnataka.
The complaint indicated that Dr. Shamsu-Din, employed at Al-Amin Medical College in Bijapur, Karnataka, had assured the complainant that he could facilitate MBBS admission for his son through Aquib Javeed.
After receiving this promise, the complainant was persuaded to pay Rs 13 lakh. Unfortunately, neither did the admission materialize nor was the money reimbursed.
Upon receiving the complaint, a thorough investigation was initiated by the Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir.
The inquiry revealed that Aquib Javeed, in a criminal conspiracy with his brother Mohd Ahtesham Ahmad, deceived the complainant by falsely claiming he could secure admission in KBN Medical College, Bijapur.
The investigation confirmed that the accused committed offenses punishable under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC, as stated in the report.
Consequently, the charge sheet has been submitted in absentia, with proceedings initiated under Section 512 of the Criminal Procedure Code, as per the statement.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have been intensifying operations against drug traffickers, peddlers, and individuals involved in hawala money schemes or other illegal financial activities.