CBK busts extortion racket; cautions citizens against fraudulent persons

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JULY 20 (STC): In the wake of busting an organised extortion racket, the Special Crime Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Monday has advised citizens not to fall prey to fraudulent schemes, forged documents, or false promises made for unlawful gain. The advisory stated that anyone who comes across such criminal activities or suspects any person of indulging in similar offences has been requested to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station or to Crime Branch, J&K for prompt legal action.
According to a statement, the Crime Branch Kashmir has conducted massive searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts and busted an organised extortion racket.
Officials said the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 18/2026 registered under Sections 204, 319(2), 308(2), 338 and 61 of the BNS.
The case pertains to an organised gang of fraudsters who impersonated officials of Crime Branch and Anti-Corruption Bureau. The accused allegedly threatened senior citizens with false complaints and arrest, and extorted money from them.
The accused in this case have extorted over Rs 30 lakh from a senior citizen residing in Srinagar city and their residences were searched, said officials.
They have identified the accused as Mubashir Ahmad Yatto (Wani), S/o Ali Mohd Yatto (Wani), R/o Near Masjid Salmani Farsi, Rangil, Nagbal, Ganderbal; Naseer Maqbool Bichoo, S/o Mohd Maqbool Bichoo, R/o Near Gulshan Valley Hotel, Khwaja Yarbal, Saidakadal, Srinagar; Mudasir Sadiq Najar, S/o Mohd Sadiq Najar, R/o Kalal Doori, Naid Kadal, S.R. Gunj, Srinagar; and Muneer Ahmad Mir, S/o Abdul Rashid Mir, R/o Gousia Colony, near Saint Solomon School, Elahi Bagh, Srinagar.
Meanwhile, the advisory has cautioned the citizens to remain vigilant against individuals involved in cheating, forgery, cyber-enabled offences, impersonation and other organised crimes.

(Straight Talk Communications)