Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Insurance Fraud Case – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in an alleged insurance fraud case registered under FIR No. 253/2023 at Police Station Kupwara under Sections 420 of the Indian Penal Code and 66D of the Information Technology Act.

According to a media statement, the chargesheet has been formally presented before the Hon’ble Court of Sub Judge, Kupwara.

The case, the statement says, was initiated following a complaint lodged at Police Post Drugmulla, Kupwara, alleging that one Salim Akbar, son of Mohammad Akbar, a resident of Hyhama Batapora, Kupwara (presently residing at Malpora Nagri Hatmullah), had duped several insurance policyholders through fraudulent means.

“During preliminary inquiry, it surfaced that the accused, who had previously worked as a tele-caller with reputed insurance firms including Max Life Insurance and Aditya Birla Sun Life, had deceitfully collected installment payments from clients and diverted them into personal or unrelated bank accounts, without the knowledge or consent of the concerned companies.”

Further investigation revealed that Akbar, in connivance with others, operated a well-planned scam involving cheating, criminal breach of trust, and misuse of confidential client information. Based on these findings, a formal FIR was registered and the case was subsequently transferred to the Crime Branch Kashmir for a detailed probe.

Officials said the filing of the chargesheet marks a crucial development in the ongoing efforts to combat white-collar crimes and ensure accountability in financial fraud cases.