The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Shopian, in connection with a major financial fraud case at HDFC Bank’s Shopian branch involving 11 accused.
Officials here on Thursday said that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Shopian.
The case, registered under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita and the IT Act at Police Station EOW Kashmir, pertains to a large-scale financial fraud at the Shopian branch of HDFC Bank, they said.
They added that the matter came to light following a written complaint alleging financial irregularities.
Subsequently, as per the directions of PHQ J&K, the case was transferred to the Crime Branch J&K for an in-depth investigation.
“During the probe, several individuals were identified for their alleged involvement and they were arrested on February 18, 2026 and have remained in judicial custody since then,” official added.
Upon completion of the investigation, a chargesheet against a total of 11 accused individuals has been presented before the Court for judicial determination, they said.
