Cyber Police Kashmir seek information from victims of multi-crore financial scam

Srinagar, Dec 21: Expediting its investigation, Cyber Police Kashmir on Thursday urged the victims of multi-crore financial scam to come forward with information related to the case.

“Attention Victims & Public. If you've been affected by the recent online financial scam or have info related to it, your contribution is crucial! Share details with us to aid our investigation. #ReportScams @JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @SrinagarPolice,” Cyber Police Kashmir posted on X.

“Your information matters! Together, we can combat cyber fraud. #ReportScams #StaySafeOnlineYour input can make a difference!@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @sujitpchauhan @SrinagarPolice,” it said in another post on X.

On Thursday the Cyber Police carried out a raid at the office Curative Survey Private Limited in Jammu. “We have seized gadgets and documents during the raids,” officials told Greater Kashmir. “We have summoned over 20 persons, mostly employees of the company, for questioning.”

On Wednesday, Cyber Police Kashmir carried out raids and seized incriminating materials including electronic devices and documents, besides freezing some bank accounts.

The raids were carried out by different teams of Cyber Police Kashmir in the offices of ‘Curative Survey Private Limited’ in Srinagar, Baramulla, Sopore, and Pulwama and more are expected as investigations have been expedited.

Officials have said that Cyber Police Kashmir received information that a company, operating under the name Curative Survey Private Limited and through a fraudulent website, has allegedly scammed and cheated individuals.

They said that the victims were deceived by the fraudulent company, enticing them to invest their hard-earned money with false promises of substantial returns.

Officials said that during the preliminary investigation, it revealed that the said company exhorted the common public to register on its website and become a partner in surveys it was undertaking.

Taking cognisance of the matter, Cyber Police Kashmir registered a case, FIR No 39/2023, under the relevant sections of the IPC and IT Act in Cyber PS Kashmir Zone, Srinagar.

“Investigations and details from some victims indicate that the company had allegedly promised payments to persons who were registering on their website and carrying out daily survey activities,” Cyber Police officials said. “The lure of easy money within a short period attracted unsuspecting individuals to subscribe to this allegedly fake and fraudulent scheme.”

In the initial stages of the investigation, Cyber Police Kashmir has frozen several identified accounts operated by the said company.