Jammu, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two persons for their alleged involvement in a Rs 25-lakh job fraud in which unemployed youths were duped on the promise of government employment.
The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Sub Judge, Jammu, against Peerzada Abdul Hamid, a resident of Damhal, Anantnag, and Muneer Hussain, a resident of Sangyote, Mendhar, Poonch, in connection with FIR No. 43/2019 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC).
According to Crime Branch officials, the case was registered on the directions of the court following a complaint by Muneer Hussain against Peerzada Abdul Hamid, alleging job fraud.
However, the investigation, led by Inspector Meenu Sharma, revealed that Hussain, who initially posed as the complainant, had allegedly colluded with Hamid to lure victims, collect money and subsequently lodge a false complaint to evade liability.
The investigation revealed that the two accused had allegedly conspired to defraud unemployed youths of approximately Rs 25 lakh by promising them government jobs.
Witness statements and documentary evidence established their alleged involvement, following which the chargesheet was submitted before the court for judicial proceedings.
The SSP, Crime Branch EOW Jammuhas advised the public to remain vigilant against economic frauds and report such incidents to the Crime Branch, J&K.
Victims can submit complaints via email at [emailprotected] or contact the Crime Branch at 0191-2578901.