Crime Branch files fresh chargesheet in Rs 1.38 cr treasury fraud case in J-K's Reasi

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch in Jammu has filed a supplementary chargesheet against 10 individuals involved in a significant financial fraud case. The investigation centers on the alleged misappropriation and diversion of more than Rs 1.38 crore from the Sub-Treasury in Dharmari, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to an official spokesperson for the Crime Branch, the chargesheet was submitted to the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Reasi. The legal proceedings stem from a case registered in 2024, which uncovered evidence of systematic manipulation within the Treasury-Net digital system. Investigators allege that the accused utilized forged bills and vouchers, specifically targeting pension and National Pension System (NPS) funds to divert government money for personal gain.

The investigation was initiated following a formal complaint lodged by the Reasi District Treasury Officer, Qamar Rehman, at the Arnas Police Station. Authorities have been working to trace the flow of the diverted funds and identify all parties involved in the scheme. The filing of this supplementary chargesheet marks a significant step in the ongoing prosecution of those accused of compromising the integrity of the district's treasury operations.