JNM journalist Hardeep Jamwal | Jammu
A fraud accused who had been changing locations to evade arrest for seven years has finally been caught by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jammu. Riyaz Ahmed Mattoo, who had been absconding since 2019, has been arrested in Srinagar. His arrest marks a new direction in the investigation into several aspects of an alleged fraud racket.
According to officials, the accused had been constantly changing his locations between Srinagar, Delhi, and other parts of the country to avoid arrest. Following specific information about his activities, a special team was formed on the instructions of senior officers. After prolonged surveillance and technical investigation, the team conducted a raid in the interior areas of Srinagar and arrested the accused.
A case of fraud and criminal conspiracy was registered against Riyaz Ahmed Mattoo at the Crime Branch Jammu police station in 2019. Charges have already been filed in court against two other accused in the case, while Mattoo had been on the run.
Senior Superintendent of Police Faisal Qureshi of the Economic Offenses Branch stated that action against those involved in economic crimes will continue. He clarified that no accused attempting to evade the law will be spared.
Following the arrest of the accused, investigating agencies are now investigating other members of the gang and their financial transactions.
