The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Jammu Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against Kartik Choudhary on charges of duping individuals by falsely promising foreign employment visas. The official announcement came on Tuesday after the chargesheet was lodged in the competent court on Monday.
Kartik Choudhary hails from Purana Pind in Jammu’s RS Pura area. The case emerged from a complaint regarding a work visa for Portugal, which prompted an in-depth investigation. During initial inquiries, seven additional complainants surfaced, each sharing similar experiences of alleged fraud.
A spokesperson from the Jammu Crime Branch stated that the inquiry showed substantial evidence supporting claims that Choudhary defrauded these individuals. Following the inquiry, authorities registered a formal case against him.
The investigation involved a rigorous examination of various materials, including bank records, cheque details, travel documentation, and testimonies from both complainants and witnesses. Experts scrutinised financial transactions linked to Choudhary, and forensic analysis provided crucial support by matching signatures.
In a related development, the Crime Branch also initiated legal actions against a Srinagar-based firm following a series of complaints alleging fraud and breach of trust associated with Modular Kitchen projects. These complaints highlighted significant sums paid to the company without the promised services being executed.
One complainant from Sainik Colony reported that he approached Sajad Ahmad Wani from Messrs Choudhary Enterprises, who was contracted for a Modular Kitchen installation. After securing a loan of Rs five lakh from J&K Bank’s Gole Gujral Branch, the complainant transferred the funds to the enterprise for executing the project.
Despite multiple requests for progress updates, the work remained incomplete, and the funds were not refunded. The spokesperson confirmed that two more similar complaints from individuals emerged, alleging that the same business failed to deliver on its commitments after receiving substantial payments.
The preliminary verification process strengthened the allegations against the firm, leading to the registration of a formal case in accordance with the law. Investigations are ongoing with authorities actively pursuing leads to hold the accused accountable.
This twin development involving the visa fraud and the Modular Kitchen cheating highlights growing concerns about fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals. As the situation unfolds, the Jammu Crime Branch remains vigilant in its efforts to safeguard public trust and ensure that such unscrupulous activities do not go unchecked.
