CBK files chargesheet against two accused in job scam

Srinagar, Nov 13: The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 19/2023 under Sections 419, 420, and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) against two accused persons before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kulgam, officials said.In a statement, a CBK spokesperson said that the case originated from a written complaint wherein the complainants alleged that the accused persons had deceitfully cheated them on the pretext of providing government jobs in exchange for large sums of money. Acting upon the complaint, a formal preliminary enquiry was initiated at Police Station Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).During the course of investigation, its prima facie surfaced that the accused individuals had dishonestly induced the complainants by promising them employment in government departments, thereby grabbing their hard-earned money through fraudulent means. Further investigation revealed that one of the accused had also impersonated himself as a Kashmiri migrant to gain the confidence of the victims and facilitate the commission of the offence.On the basis of the evidence gathered, offences punishable under Sections 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) RPC were established against the accused. Consequently, the chargesheet was produced before the Hon’ble Court of Law for judicial determination.The Crime Branch Kashmir reiterates its commitment to ensuring that such fraudsters are brought to justice and urges the public to remain cautious of fraudulent job rackets and to report any such instances to law enforcement agencies promptly.