Kashmir Economic Offences Wing files cases against serial job fraudster

SRINAGAR, May 12, 2026 — The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch in Jammu and Kashmir has registered three separate cases against a man from Kupwara for allegedly defrauding multiple individuals under the guise of securing government employment.

The accused, identified as Abdul Majeed Mir, a resident of Lastiyal Kalaroos, is accused of cheating victims by promising them positions in various government departments and financial institutions.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the agency revealed that the accused collected significant sums of money from his victims through these false assurances. To gain their trust and execute the deception, Abdul Majeed Mir reportedly created and distributed counterfeit appointment orders designed to look like official documents issued by government agencies and J&K Bank.

Officials stated that these actions constitute offenses punishable under the Ranbir Penal Code, the Indian Penal Code, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.The spokesperson for the wing noted that Abdul Majeed Mir is a habitual offender who has previously been charged in two other cases by the Crime Branch.

In light of these developments, Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Waheed Shah has advised the general public to exercise caution and remain vigilant against such economic fraudsters. Authorities are encouraging any other potential victims to report similar incidents directly to the office of the Economic Offences Wing or via their official email address.