SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Sunday said it has registered a criminal case against seven persons for allegedly cheating and duping innocent people, particularly unemployed youth, on the pretext of providing government jobs.
The EOW said the case was registered following a written complaint, alleging that the accused lured job aspirants by promising employment in various government departments, including banks, the Agriculture Department and defence services.
According to the complaint, the accused collected around Rs 39 lakh from different victims for facilitating their appointment in government services. However, instead of providing genuine employment, the accused allegedly issued fake and forged appointment orders to the victims.
Upon receipt of the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing conducted a preliminary verification, during which the allegations were prima facie substantiated. The probe revealed that the accused used SIM cards registered in the names of other individuals to carry out 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, a case has been formally registered at Police Station EOW, Crime Branch Kashmir, and further investigation is underway, the EOW said.
Meanwhile, the Economic Offences Wing has advised the public, especially unemployed youth, to remain vigilant against individuals or groups offering government jobs in exchange for money and to report such fraudulent activities to the nearest police station or the EOW. — (KIMS)