Srinagar, Dec 29(KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir recorded significant progress in tackling economic crimes across the Valley in 2025, disposing of 100 FIRs involving serious financial offences and resolving over 1,270 complaints, officials said.
According to officials, the Wing dealt with a wide range of cases related to fraud, cheating, forgery and financial irregularities, strengthening public confidence in accountability and the rule of law.
The FIRs disposed of during the year involved complex investigations requiring detailed scrutiny of documentary and digital evidence, along with coordination with government departments, banks and financial institutions.
Apart from registered cases, the EOW played a key role in grievance redressal.
A total of 1,270 complaints received from the public and government agencies were examined and disposed of after factual and legal assessment. Where required, legal action was initiated, while other matters were resolved through lawful guidance to ensure timely relief.
Preventive vigilance remained a focus area, with the Wing conducting 290 preliminary and miscellaneous enquiries during the year.
Officials said these enquiries helped verify facts at an early stage, identify cognisable offences and prevent disputes from escalating.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelSeveral issues were resolved at the enquiry stage itself, reducing avoidable litigation.
Job-related frauds accounted for a significant number of cases, including scams involving false promises of government jobs and overseas employment, often targeting unemployed youth.
The Wing also investigated land frauds, impersonation cases, document forgeries and cheating incidents, including those linked to illegal job consultancies operating in the Valley.
Officials said investigations were also carried out into fraudulent insertions in revenue and service records, misuse of fake certificates to gain benefits under government schemes, and cases of misappropriation of public funds and criminal breach of trust by public servants. Corporate and company fraud cases involving financial irregularities and deceptive business practices were also examined.
During the year, organised networks of land brokers, habitual offenders and professional fraudsters were identified and booked under relevant laws, officials said, adding that close supervision and regular reviews helped ensure timely disposal of cases despite increased workload.
The EOW urged citizens to remain vigilant and report economic offences promptly to help maintain transparency and protect public trust in the Valley.(KNS).