Jammu, Nov. 8 (ITN) : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against a husband-wife duo for allegedly cheating a hospital director of ₹3.55 crore through the sale of a mortgaged property.
The accused, identified as Pieary Lal Koul and his wife Nirmala Koul, residents of Sainik Colony, allegedly concealed that the residential property was already mortgaged with J&K Bank while entering into a sale agreement with Dr Ajay Wakhloo.
The complainant reportedly paid the amount through banking transactions, cheques and cash under an agreement executed on February 21, 2025.
Following an investigation and collection of documentary and financial evidence, the EOW filed the chargesheet under Sections 318 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case will now be examined by the competent court.
Report : Mansoor Qadir, J&K.
