A classified J&K Police report reveals how a genuine humanitarian appeal for Iran was hijacked by middlemen to siphon off Rs 17.91 crore, allegedly diverting local donations of cash and gold to sustain regional separatist networks

In mid-March 2026, a legitimate plea for international aid was issued by the Iranian Embassy to support civilians caught in regional conflict. However, within weeks, Jammu and Kashmir law enforcement uncovered a massive, unauthorised financial network that had allegedly intercepted this goodwill.

According to a classified report by the Jammu & Kashmir Police, first accessed by , what was intended as a relief fund has been diverted into an organised racket. Authorities estimate that nearly Rs 17.91 crore in cash and valuables has been siphoned off through these illicit channels.

The scam has not only raised financial alarms but has also triggered a high-level security probe. Intelligence agencies, including the State Investigation Agency (SIA), have flagged the operation as a significant threat, alleging that the funds are being used to sustain separatist "payrolls" within the Valley rather than reaching humanitarian victims in Iran.

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