Srinagar, Dec 29: Reinforcing public trust and accountability, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K registered a strong performance in 2025 by taking decisive action against a wide range of economic offences across the Valley, disposing of 100 FIRs and resolving 1,270 complaints, officials said.
In a statement, the EOW said it recorded a highly productive and impactful year by acting against cases of fraud, cheating, forgery, job scams and financial irregularities, thereby strengthening transparency and the rule of law in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the year, the Wing successfully disposed of 100 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences. These cases required detailed scrutiny of documentary and digital evidence, along with sustained coordination with government departments, banks and financial institutions. The timely disposal of cases, the statement said, reflected the professionalism and commitment of the officers and staff.
Apart from registered cases, the EOW played a key role in grievance redressal by examining and resolving 1,270 complaints received from the public and government agencies in 2025. Each complaint was assessed on factual and legal grounds, with appropriate legal action initiated wherever required, while other matters were settled through lawful guidance to ensure timely relief and procedural fairness.
Preventive vigilance also remained a focus area, with 290 preliminary and miscellaneous enquiries conducted during the year to verify facts at an early stage and identify cognisable offences. Several issues were resolved at the enquiry stage itself, helping prevent escalation and reduce unnecessary litigation, the statement said.
Job-related frauds constituted a significant share of the cases, including fake promises of government employment and overseas job placements, often targeting unemployed youth. The Wing also investigated land frauds, impersonation cases, cheating incidents and document forgeries, with special attention on illegal job consultancies operating in the Valley.
The agency further probed cases involving fraudulent insertions in revenue and service records, including the use of forged certificates to secure wrongful benefits under government schemes. It also investigated misappropriation of public funds and criminal breach of trust by public servants, as well as corporate and company fraud involving deceptive business practices.
Despite an increase in workload and case complexity, the EOW ensured efficient disposal through close supervision, regular review meetings and enhanced coordination. During the year, organised networks of land brokers, habitual offenders and professional fraudsters were identified and booked, sending a strong deterrent message, the statement said.
Reiterating its commitment to protecting public trust, the Economic Offences Wing urged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report economic offences to help ensure a transparent and secure economic environment in the Valley. (KNC)
