EOW Kashmir chargesheets accused in job fraud case

Srinagar, Dec 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, in connection with a job scam case registered under FIR No. 13/2023 for the offence of cheating under Section 420 of the IPC.

According to officials, the chargesheet has been filed against Ghulam Nabi Hudda, son of Mohammad Hudda, a resident of Satakchay, Kargil, presently residing at Gasiyar Hawal, Zadibal, Srinagar.

The case stems from a written complaint in which the complainant alleged that in 2021 he came into contact with the accused, who falsely projected himself as a high-ranking government officer. On the basis of this misrepresentation, the accused allegedly assured the complainant and others of securing government jobs in return for monetary consideration.

Officials said that acting on these assurances, the complainant deposited several lakhs of rupees into the accused’s bank account through nine separate instalments. Despite repeated follow-ups, neither were the promised jobs arranged nor was the money returned, leading to the lodging of the complaint.

Following receipt of the complaint, the Crime Branch Kashmir, now functioning as EOW Kashmir, conducted a detailed investigation. The probe established that the allegations were prima facie substantiated and that the accused had deliberately deceived the complainant with dishonest intent, resulting in wrongful financial loss.

Officials said the investigation clearly revealed the commission of an offence punishable under Section 420 IPC. After completion of all legal formalities, the chargesheet has been submitted before the competent court for judicial adjudication.