SRINAGAR July 26,2026 — The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against three individuals for their alleged involvement in a fake government recruitment racket that defrauded job aspirants of 23 lakh rupees.
The chargesheet was presented before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in connection with FIR No. 01/2026 under relevant sections of the Ranbir Penal Code following the conclusion of a detailed investigation.The accused have been identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh alias Gulzar, a resident of Palpora Noor Bagh Srinagar; Mohammad Yousuf Wani, a resident of Kunzer Baramulla; and Mohammad Abdullah Mir, a resident of Shivath Sumbal Bandipora.
According to the Crime Branch, the case stems from a written complaint detailing how the prime accused promised government employment in exchange for large sums of money, issuing forged appointment orders, fake identity cards, fabricated licenses, and counterfeit police verification documents to make the scheme appear legitimate.
Investigators confirmed that all three suspects acted in conspiracy to cheat the victims and illegally obtain their money through deceitful means. Following the submission of evidence and legal formalities, the Economic Offences Wing urged the public to stay vigilant against fraudulent employment offers, verify all recruitment processes through official channels, and immediately report economic crimes to the Senior Superintendent of Police EOW Kashmir or via official Crime Branch channels.