Srinagar, Jan 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a criminal case against seven persons for allegedly running a fake government recruitment racket and cheating unemployed youth by promising jobs in exchange for money.
According to an official statement, the case was registered after the EOW received a written complaint alleging that the accused fraudulently induced job aspirants by assuring appointments in various government departments, including banks, the Agriculture Department and Defence services.
The statement said the accused allegedly collected around ₹39 lakh from multiple victims on the promise of facilitating their selection in government services. However, instead of securing legitimate employment, the victims were allegedly handed over fake and forged appointment orders.
Following receipt of the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing initiated a preliminary verification, during which the allegations were found to be prima facie substantiated. The probe revealed that the accused had used SIM cards registered in the names of other individuals to carry out acts of cheating and fraud. Verification of the appointment letters provided to the victims confirmed that the documents were forged and fake.
“The acts of the accused prima facie disclose the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420, 468, 472 and 120-B of the RPC,” the statement said, adding that cognizance has been taken and a formal case registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir. Further investigation is underway.
The EOW has advised the general public, particularly unemployed youth, to remain vigilant against individuals or groups offering government jobs in lieu of money and to report such fraudulent activities to the nearest police station or the Economic Offences Wing to prevent further victimisation. (KNC)
