Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch Registers Case Over COVID-19 Medical Procurement Fraud

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has registered a case against two Srinagar residents for alleged large-scale fraud in medical procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The accused reportedly impersonated government officials, created fake email IDs, and diverted payments totaling Rs 27 lakh, with plans to fraudulently withdraw Rs 2.24 crore from medical institutions. Charges under various IPC sections and the IT Act have been filed, and investigations are ongoing amid concerns over administrative lapses during the pandemic response.