Kashmir , Jan 16 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against an individual accused of cheating and defrauding people by falsely promising government jobs.
The case was registered after a written complaint was received at the EOW office in Srinagar. According to the complainants, the accused, a former police employee, allegedly collected around Rs 23 lakh from multiple victims by assuring them of government employment. It was further alleged that he issued fake appointment orders and supplied forged documents, including identity cards, licences, appointment letters, and fabricated police and CID verification reports.
Following the complaint, the EOW conducted a preliminary inquiry, during which the allegations were found to be prima facie true. The investigation revealed that the accused had systematically duped the complainants of their money by issuing fake job orders and making false promises of government employment.
Based on these findings, a formal case has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar, under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.
