JAMMU, Dec 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jammu of the Crime Branch J&K has achieved a landmark performance in 2025, marking a year of decisive action against financial fraud and systemic irregularities.
Throughout the year, the specialized wing registered 67 new cases, breaking a 25-year record for the highest number of FIRs filed. By prioritizing meticulous investigations and proactive grievance redressal, the agency successfully charge-sheeted cases involving approximately Rs 20 crore in various courts of law.
This sustained effort led to the arrest of 22 individuals, with specialized teams deployed across the Jammu zone and other states to track down and apprehend those involved in sophisticated cheating, forgery, and job scams.
The wing’s commitment to public service was further highlighted by the successful resolution of 1,186 complaints, each carefully assessed on factual and legal grounds to ensure justice for victims. The scope of these investigations was broad, covering high-profile land frauds, visa scams, and the misappropriation of government funds by public servants.
By identifying and booking organized networks of land brokers and professional fraudsters, the EOW has sent a powerful deterrent message across the region. Furthermore, the EOW Jammu’s Photo Sections played a critical role in strengthening legal cases by providing comprehensive photographic evidence for 3,599 crime scenes across various police stations in the Jammu Zone.
Operated under the strategic guidance of the Crime Headquarters J&K, the Economic Offences Wing focused not only on enforcement but also on public education regarding New Criminal Laws. The agency attributed its success to the seamless cooperation of various government departments and financial institutions, which facilitated the timely sharing of information essential for complex financial probes.
As the year concludes, EOW Jammu reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding public trust and maintaining a secure economic environment, urging citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and to report economic offences promptly.
