Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today booked seven persons for allegedly duping unemployed youth by luring them with promises of Government jobs and issuing fake appointment orders.
In a statement issued here, the CBK said it has registered a criminal case against seven individuals for cheating and duping innocent people, particularly unemployed youth, on the pretext of providing Government employment.
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As per CBK, 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.”
The agency said it was further alleged that the accused collected approximately Rs 39 lakh from different victims for facilitating their appointments in Government services.
However, instead of securing legitimate employment, the accused allegedly provided victims with fake and forged appointment orders.
Upon receipt of the complaint, a preliminary verification was initiated and during the probe, “the allegations were prima facie substantiated,” the CBK said.
It further noted that the accused 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 agency said.
The CBK said 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 Police Station EOW, where further investigation is underway.
The CBK has advised 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,” the CBK added.
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