Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Chargesheet Filed in J&K Export Fraud Case
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against two men, Zahid Bashir Sofi (also known as Shagoo) and Javeed Ahmad Shah, for a fraud case involving an export business.
They tricked someone into investing money in a fake business that was supposed to export mutton, rice, and other goods to Dubai.
The investigation found that the accused used fake documents and agreements to make the business seem real.
The accused have been involved in similar fraud cases before and are currently absconding.
The police are asking the public for any information about their whereabouts and are also working to stop other illegal activities like terrorism funding.
J&K Crime Branch filed a chargesheet against Zahid Bashir Sofi (Shagoo) and Javeed Ahmad Shah for an export fraud case.
The case involves forged documents and misappropriation of 34.74 lakh rupees invested in a fake export business to Dubai.
The accused are charged under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC and are currently absconding.
Shagoo and his wife have been named in previous fraud cases related to gas agencies.
The Crime Branch has appealed to the public for information on the accused's whereabouts.
- Who
- Zahid Bashir Sofi (Shagoo) and Javeed Ahmad Shah
- What
- Filing of chargesheet in an export fraud case
- When
- December 6, 2023
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Alleged fraud involving forged documents and misappropriation of funds
- Accused
- Zahid Bashir Sofi (Shagoo) and Javeed Ahmad Shah
- Case Number
- FIR No. 31/2023
- Charges
- Sections 420 and 120-B RPC
- Investment Amount
- 34.74 lakh rupees
- Previous Cases
- FIR No. 21/2022 and FIR No. 13/2018