Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against a Budgam resident for allegedly attempting to influence an ongoing investigation by transferring money to the bank account of an investigating officer, officials said on Tuesday.

The chargesheet in FIR registered this year was filed against Ghulam Ahmad Ganie a resident of Mirgund in Budgam district, for offences punishable under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 228 and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Officials said the investigation was initiated following a written complaint alleging that the accused, who is also facing inve...