CBK register case against cheater for duping job aspirants

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has registered a case against an individual for cheating and duping innocent people on the pretext of providing government jobs.
The case was registered following a written complaint received by the Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar. The complainants alleged that the accused, an ex-police employee, fraudulently collected an amount of approximately Rs. 23 lakhs by promising government employment. It was further alleged that the accused issued fake appointment orders and supplied forged documents, including fake identity cards, licenses, appointment letters, and fabricated police and CID verification reports.
Upon receipt of the complaint, a preliminary probe was initiated by the Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir. During the inquiry, the allegations were found to be prima facie substantiated. The investigation revealed that the accused had systematically cheated the complainants of their hard-earned money by issuing fake job orders under false assurances of government employment.
Consequently, cognizance of the matter was taken, and a case has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar, under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). Further investigation into the matter is underway.