Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case following a complaint alleging fraud in an overseas job placement that resulted in a man being trafficked to Cambodia.
According to a statement issued here, the complainant was lured by an unauthorised consultancy operating from the Pattan area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, which promised him a job abroad as a computer operator with a lucrative monthly salary.
Acting on these assurances, he transferred a substantial amount of money to the operator’s bank account and incurred additional expenses on travel arrangements and related purchases.
However, upon arrival in Cambodia, the complainant was reportedly received by unknown persons and, instead of being provided the promised job, was allegedly coerced into engaging in fraudulent online activities.
The EOW said the complainant refused to participate and soon realised he had been deceived, with his money dishonestly taken under false claims.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the allegations disclose the commission of offences punishable under Section 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Accordingly, cognizance has been taken and a formal case registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar.
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