Senior citizen robbed of Rs 30 lakh ‘officials’ extortion racket
Growing fraud cases raise concerns over exploitation of vulnerable Kashmiris
Srinagar: A senior citizen in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of more than Rs 30 lakh by individuals introducing themselves as officials of Indian investigation agencies, highlighting the growing exploitation of innocent Kashmiris.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Special Crime Branch of the local police conducted raids and searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in connection with the extortion case.
The investigating agency admitted that the accused persons operated an organized racket by posing as officials of the Crime Branch and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), threatening elderly citizens with fabricated cases, arrests and legal action before extorting large sums of money from them.
The agency claimed that four individuals were involved in the fraud and had extracted over Rs 30 lakh from a senior citizen residing in Srinagar city.
The incident has raised serious concerns over the vulnerability of ordinary Kashmiris, particularly elderly citizens, who are increasingly being targeted by criminals exploiting fear of police action and investigation agencies.
Observers said such incidents reflect the growing insecurity among residents, where intimidation tactics and misuse of official identities are being used to exploit innocent people financially. They stressed the need for strict accountability and effective protection mechanisms to prevent citizens from becoming victims of organized fraud networks.
