Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a criminal case against seven individuals for allegedly cheating and duping innocent people, particularly unemployed youth, on the pretext of providing government jobs.
In an official communiqué, police said the case originated from a written complaint received by the EOW, wherein it was alleged that certain persons were fraudulently inducing aspirants by promising employment in various government departments, including banks, the Agriculture department, and Defence services.
It was alleged that the accused persons collected an amount of approximately ₹39 lakhs from different victims for facilitating their appointment in government services. However, instead of securing legitimate employment, the accused allegedly provided the victims with fake and forged appointment orders.
Upon receipt of the complaint, a preliminary verification was initiated by the EOW, and the allegations were prima facie substantiated.
It was revealed that the accused persons had managed and used SIM cards registered in the names of other individuals to commit acts of cheating and fraud. Verification of the appointment orders supplied to the victims confirmed that the documents were fake and forged.
The acts of the accused prima facie disclose the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420, 468, 472, and 120-B of the RPC. Accordingly, cognizance has been taken and a case has been formally registered at the Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir. Further investigation is underway, the statement said.
It said the EOW advises the general public, especially unemployed youth, to remain vigilant against individuals or groups offering government jobs in exchange for money. Any such fraudulent activity should be promptly reported to the nearest police station or the EOW to prevent further victimization.
