CBK cautions public against fraudsters offering jobs in return of money

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 18 (STC): The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has advised the general public, especially unemployed youth, to remain cautious of individuals or groups offering government jobs in return for money.
In its statement issued to media here today, the Crime Branch officials have urged people to report such fraudulent activities immediately to the nearest police station or the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to prevent further victimisation.
The advisory has been reiterated after the EOW, as per its statement, has registered a criminal case against seven individuals for allegedly cheating and duping innocent people, particularly unemployed youth, by promising them government jobs in exchange for money.
The case was initiated following a written complaint received by the Economic Offences Wing, alleging that the accused persons were fraudulently inducing job aspirants by assuring them employment in various government departments, including banks, the Agriculture Department and defence services, reads the statement.
The EOW found allegations to be prima facie substantiated. Officials said the accused allegedly collected around Rs 39 lakh from multiple victims for facilitating their appointments in government services. However, instead of securing legitimate employment, the victims were allegedly provided with fake and forged appointment orders.
The probe further revealed that the accused had managed and used SIM cards registered in the names of other individuals to carry out acts of cheating and fraud.
Based on the findings, a case has been formally registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, under Sections 420, 468, 472 and 120-B of the RPC.
(Straight Talk Communications)