“The Great Jewellery Scam: Woman Dupes Goldsmiths and Copper Dealers Across Srinagar — Fake Cheques, Disappearing Acts, and Trail of Betrayal!”
Srinagar, Nov 5: A shocking series of fraud cases has surfaced in Srinagar where a woman, allegedly part of a larger gang, has reportedly cheated multiple goldsmiths and copper dealers of lakhs of rupees.
According to victims, the accused — whose photo and evidence have been shared by traders — visited their shops pretending to be a genuine customer, convincing owners that she needed to “show ornaments to her family” before finalizing the purchase. Once in possession of the jewellery, she would vanish — switching off her phone and leaving behind fake cheques linked to an HDFC Bank account in the name of Ajaz Ahmad Khan, reportedly a known history-sheeter.
Three known victims include Shah-e-Hamdan Ornaments (Lal Bazar), Maqdoomi Zevraat (Nawa Kadal), and Zarger Jewellers (Soura), who collectively lost goods worth over ₹17 lakh. FIRs have been filed at Lal Bazar and Safakadal Police Stations, while others await registration despite complaints.
Jewellers have urged police to act swiftly, alleging that the fraudster may have targeted more traders across Srinagar. At a joint press conference, victims displayed photos, fake cheques, and CCTV footage as evidence, demanding a crackdown on what they termed a “coordinated criminal racket.”
The case has shaken Srinagar’s jewellery market, with traders warning others to remain vigilant against such deceptive tactics.
