OSC Shopian provides succor to a
female student victim of financial fraud
SHOPIAN, JANUARY
17: One Stop Centre (OSC) Shopian today resolved a case of financial fraud
involving a student from Shopian seeking admission to a university outside her
hometown.
The victim had
saved approximately Rs.15,000 from her pocket money for the admission process
and had approached agents from Shopian, who assured her of securing admission
in the University.
However, despite
paying the agents, her admission was not finalized. For two years, the agents
refused to return her money, instead harassing and blackmailing her. The
student called 181 Women Helpline which referred the matter to the One Stop
Centre (OSC) in Shopian.
The OSC Shopian
promptly registered the case and began the process of resolving the issue.
Within a period of three days, the agent returned the money to the student.
The respondent was
also given proper counseling and guidance on the laws and rights of women,
ensuring to understand the severity of his actions and warned against engaging
in such fraudulent activities in future.
To ensure
accountability, the respondent signed a surety bond in the presence of Centre
Administrator, OSC officials and witnesses.
After proper
documentation, the case was settled amicably, bringing closure and justice to
the survivor.