Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Crime Branch Kashmir registered case against seven individuals for allegedly duping unemployed youth of ₹39 lakh by issuing fake appointment orders, forged ID cards, licenses, and fabricated police verification reports. FIR lodged at PS EOW Srinagar under RPC Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 following multiple complaints.
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Ex-Police Employee Led Sophisticated Forgery Network
Preliminary investigation revealed former police employee orchestrated the racket, collecting crores from desperate job seekers promising placements in various government departments. Victims received professionally forged documents including appointment letters, CID verification reports, and official seals indistinguishable from genuine paperwork.
EOW Srinagar’s financial forensics traced ₹39 lakh across multiple victims, confirming systematic extortion targeting Kashmir’s high unemployment demographic. Case cognizance taken after prima facie verification established fraud scale.
Industrial-Scale Document Forgery Operation
Accused network produced:
Fake appointment orders bearing legitimate department letterheads. Forged police/CID verification certificates with official stamps. Fabricated employee ID cards matching government formats. Bogus joining reports and salary order simulations.
RPC charges invoke cheating (420), forgery of valuable security (467), forgery for cheating (468), and using forged documents (471). Further investigation targets additional victims and forgery supply chain.
Youth Unemployment Weaponized: Kashmir’s Employment Crisis
Scam exploits J&K’s 28.3% youth unemployment rate (CMIE 2025) where government jobs represent social security. Ex-police credentials lent authenticity to promises of Class IV, Junior Assistant, constable positions across departments.
EOW statement: “Accused systematically cheated complainants using hard-earned money for fake job orders under false government employment assurances.” Multiple victims identified through banking trails and social media verification.
Enforcement Signals Zero Tolerance for Job Rackets
Kashmir EOW joins national crackdown on employment fraud paralleling MBBS seat scams:
- Fake appointment letter industry thriving amid unemployment crisis
- Ex-government employee networks leveraging credibility
- Document forgery reaching professional levels
- Youth desperation prime exploitation opportunity
Investigation continues mapping victim network, forgery production centers, and potential political connections. RPC prosecution signals Crime Branch Kashmir’s aggressive economic offences posture ahead of 2026 assembly prospects.
Public advisory: Verify appointments through official gazette notifications, departmental websites. EOW helpline established for reporting suspicious job offers promising guaranteed placements.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
