Archive · 18 Sep 2026
J&K Crime Branch Arrests Fraudster in Rs 93 Lakh Scam
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch arrested a man accused of taking Rs 93 lakh through a property scam.
Investigators say Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar worked with Soom Nath Koul.
They allegedly offered people land and trees that were not legitimately available for sale.
The offers were supported by forged agreements.
The property included five kanals of migrant land and 300 standing trees.
A bank account was reportedly created on the day the money was transferred.
Dar had been avoiding arrest for about a year.
Koul is still being sought, and the investigation is continuing.
The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir arrested Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar in a Rs 93 lakh property fraud case.
Investigators allege Dar and co-accused Soom Nath Koul used forged agreements to offer migrant land and standing trees for sale.
The alleged fraud involved five kanals of land in Drusu, Pulwama, and 300 trees in Bijbehara, Anantnag.
A bank account was reportedly opened on the day of the money transfer to funnel the defrauded funds.
Dar had allegedly evaded arrest for about a year, while a Hue and Cry Notice remains active for Koul.
- Who
- The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir arrested Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar; Soom Nath Koul is an absconding co-accused.
- What
- Dar was arrested in a case alleging Rs 93 lakh in land and property fraud.
- When
- The arrest was announced on Friday; Dar had allegedly evaded arrest for the past year.
- Where
- The case is being investigated by the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir and concerns property in Drusu, Pulwama, and Bijbehara, Anantnag.
- Why
- Investigators allege the accused used forged agreements and false promises to sell migrant property and trees.
- Alleged loss
- Rs 93 lakh
- Arrested
- Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar
- Co-accused
- Soom Nath Koul
- Property offered
- Five kanals of migrant land and 300 standing trees
- Locations involved
- Drusu, Pulwama, and Bijbehara, Anantnag
- Investigation agency
- Economic Offences Wing Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch
- Legal status
- Dar was arrested under a court order and warrant; further investigation is ongoing