ED Seizes Properties in JKCET-2012 Exam Paper Leak Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken action in the Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test 2012 (JKCET-2012) exam paper leak case by attaching four properties valued at Rs 1.31 crore. These properties belong to Sajad Hussain Bhat, Mohd. Amin Ganie, Suhail Ahmad Wani, and Shabir Ahmad Dar, located in Srinagar and nearby areas. This action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
The investigation began after an FIR was filed by the Crime Branch, J-K Police, against Mushtaq Ahmed Peer, the former Chairman of the Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE), and others. The ED found that Mushtaq Ahmed Peer, along with Farooq Ahmad Itoo, Sajad Hussain Bhat, Mohd. Amin Ganie, Suhail Ahmad Wani, Shabir Ahmad Dar, and others, were involved in selling leaked JKCET-2012 question papers.
The sale of these papers generated Rs 2.50 crore, which was used by the accused. All involved, including the mentioned individuals, have been convicted by the Special Court Anti-Corruption in Srinagar. Previously, the ED had also attached properties worth Rs 60 lakh belonging to Mushtaq Ahmed Peer. A charge sheet has been filed against him, and the case is pending in the Srinagar Special PMLA court.
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ED -: ED stands for Enforcement Directorate. It is a government agency in India that investigates financial crimes like money laundering.
JKCET -: JKCET stands for Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test. It is an exam for students who want to study engineering and medical courses in Jammu and Kashmir.
Exam Paper Leak -: An exam paper leak happens when the questions of an exam are shared with some people before the exam takes place, which is unfair and illegal.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report. It is a document prepared by the police when they receive information about a crime.
Crime Branch -: The Crime Branch is a special unit of the police that investigates serious crimes like fraud and corruption.
Charge Sheet -: A charge sheet is a document filed by the police in court, listing the charges against someone accused of a crime.