Srinagar :Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday carried out coordinated house searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with a major fraud case linked to procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The raids was conducted in connection with FIR No. 11/2026 registered at Police Station EOW Srinagar under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the IPC, along with Section 66-D of the IT Act, pertaining to cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and online fraud.
According to officials, the case stems from a written complaint filed by M/s Sanjay Trading Company, Najafgarh, New Delhi, through its proprietor Sanjay Kumar Sahu. The complainant alleged that two accused — Emad Muzafar Makdoomi alias Imran Shah, a resident of Peerbagh Srinagar, and Vikar Ahmad Bhat of Sanatnagar Srinagar — fraudulently induced the firm on the pretext of arranging medical supplies during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused allegedly used deceitful tactics to siphon off huge sums of money, including funds linked to the office of the Deputy Commissioner Anantnag. Investigators further suspect that attempts were also made to defraud Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar of crores of rupees through fabricated procurement deals.
Officials said the accused impersonated government functionaries, posing as delegates and Officers on Special Duty (OSD) for supplies, and issued forged allotment orders purportedly from various government departments and institutions. To execute the fraud, they reportedly created fake email identities in the name of the complainant firm and opened fraudulent bank accounts to divert payments.
“The searches carried out today are aimed at collecting crucial evidence, including digital devices, financial records, and other incriminating material linked to the case,” an official said.
The Crime Branch has intensified its investigation to trace the money trail and identify other possible accomplices in the alleged scam. Further legal action is expected as the probe progresses.
