Srinagar, Jan 18(KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a criminal case against seven persons for allegedly cheating and duping people, particularly unemployed youth, by promising government jobs, officials said on Sunday.

Officials said the case was registered following a written complaint alleging that the accused had been fraudulently inducing job aspirants by offering employment in various government departments, including banks, the Agriculture Department and defence services.

According to the EOW, the accused allegedly collected around Rs 39 lakh from different victims on the pretext of facilitating their appointment in government services. However, instead of providing legitimate jobs, the victims were allegedly supplied with fake and forged appointment orders.

After receiving the complaint, the EOW initiated a preliminary verification, during which the allegations were found to be prima facie substantiated, officials said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Investigations revealed that the accused had allegedly used SIM cards registered in the names of other individuals to carry out acts of cheating and fraud. Verification of the appointment orders provided to the victims confirmed that the documents were fake and forged, officials said.

The case has been registered under Sections 420, 468, 472 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) at the Police Station of the Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir. Further investigation is underway.

The Economic Offences Wing has advised the general public, especially unemployed youth, to remain vigilant against individuals or groups offering government jobs in exchange for money. Officials said such fraudulent activities should be immediately reported to the nearest police station or the Crime Branch to prevent further victimisation.(KNS).