Jammu city under siege!
jj correspondent
Jammu, Oct 06: A sinister wave of fraud is sweeping through Jammu city as con artists masquerading as representatives of the Rakeeza Company are ruthlessly targeting unsuspecting citizens. These unscrupulous individuals are employing deceptive tactics to lure residents into their web of financial deceit, promising incredible returns in an alarmingly short timeframe.
Trained in the art of manipulation, these fraudsters possess skills that allow them to exploit even the most educated individuals, making them a more pressing threat to society than organized crime. One victim, Dalbir Singh, shared his harrowing experience. He was approached by a man named Hari Singh, who convinced him to invest in Rakeeza with the promise of tripling his money within ten months, with daily returns. Tragically, after investing his hard-earned savings, Dalbir found himself without a penny to show for it.
Dalbir further revealed that the scheme is orchestrated by an ex-serviceman known as “Captain Sahib,” who acts as a middleman, recruiting a network of agents to deceive vulnerable individuals. Reports indicate that a figure named Gupta Sahib is leading the Rakeeza operations in the state, coordinating these fraudulent activities with alarming efficiency.
In the beginning, Captain Sahib and Hari Singh worked in tandem, but they later pretended to operate independently to enhance their credibility. Their tactics involve frequent visits to local tea stalls, where they establish a rapport with patrons before slowly encouraging them to invest in their dubious schemes. By showcasing fabricated success stories-claiming substantial earnings and luxurious purchases-they entice individuals into their trap.
The fraudsters’ influence grows as they target multiple tea stalls, slowly building a customer base before shifting to new locations, including Green Belt Park, where they easily convince more victims. They allure potential investors by claiming Rakeeza is an international company, promising dollar payments via a mysterious “metabox.”
In a disturbing twist, it has come to light that the perpetrators have allegedly filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Rakeeza, attempting to feign victimhood and distract from their fraudulent activities. This raises serious questions about who is behind the FIR and underscores the need for an in-depth investigation into their operations. There are suspicions that this group may also be involved in hawala transactions in Jammu, reminiscent of similar cases recently uncovered by police in Ladakh.
The Rakeeza scam represents a growing threat to the financial well-being of Jammu’s residents. It is imperative for local authorities and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to intervene swiftly, uncover the full extent of this fraudulent network, and trace the origins of the fleeced funds. As the community grapples with this alarming situation, heightened vigilance and awareness are crucial to safeguard against such deceitful practices. The residents of Jammu must unite to expose these fraudsters and protect themselves from becoming victims of their malicious schemes.
