Srinagar, Aug 18 (KNB): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday said that it has filed a chargesheet against a man from Budgam for allegedly attempting to influence an ongoing investigation by transferring Rs 10,000 into the bank account of an Investigation Officer.
An official spokesperson said that the chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 28/2026 against Ghulam Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie, a resident of Mirgund, Budgam.
The accused has been booked for offences punishable under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 228 and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to the spokesperson, the investigation was initiated on the basis of a written complaint alleging that Ganie, who is also an accused in the ongoing investigation of FIR No. 11/2021 of Crime Branch Kashmir, now EOW Kashmir, transferred Rs 10,000 into the bank account of an Investigation Officer with the alleged intention of bribing and influencing the investigation in the case.
Following the receipt of the complaint, a probe was ordered and the allegations were examined, during which relevant evidence was collected, the spokesperson said.
“The investigation established the involvement of the accused in the alleged act, following which the chargesheet was prepared and presented before the court for judicial determination in accordance with law,” he added.
The EOW Kashmir also advised the general public not to offer or pay bribes to any public servant for obtaining any favour or service.
It said that any demand for a bribe or involvement in corrupt practices should be immediately reported to the competent authorities for necessary legal action.
Public cooperation and timely reporting are essential to curb corruption and promote transparency and accountability, the spokesperson added. (KNB)