Jammu, 📅 July 27, 2026 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch, Jammu, on Monday filed a chargesheet against a Budgam resident accused of allegedly cheating job aspirants by issuing forged J&K Bank appointment orders in a fake recruitment scam.
The chargesheet was presented before the Court of the Special Mobile Magistrate, Jammu, against Ghulam Rasool Wani, a resident of Parisabad Pora, Budgam, in connection with a case registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Complaint Filed Over Fake J&K Bank Job Promise
According to Crime Branch officials, the case originated from a complaint filed by Sandeep Kumar, who alleged that in 2019, the accused promised to secure him a job as a Banking Attendant in J&K Bank.
Trusting the assurance, the complainant and another victim allegedly paid the accused a total of ₹2 lakh, including:
- ₹1 lakh in cash
- ₹1 lakh through cheque
Officials said the accused also collected their educational certificates and other personal documents before handing over photocopies of what were claimed to be J&K Bank appointment orders and a selection list.
Appointment Orders Found to Be Forged
During the investigation, Crime Branch officials verified that the appointment orders and related recruitment documents were fake and forged.
Investigators also established that the accused had received the money directly into his bank account, strengthening the financial evidence against him.
Accused Linked to Multiple Recruitment Fraud Cases
The investigation further revealed that Ghulam Rasool Wani is allegedly involved in several similar recruitment fraud and forgery cases registered with:
- Crime Branch Jammu
- Crime Branch Kashmir
- Cyber Police Kashmir
Officials said these cases involve allegations of cheating job seekers through forged recruitment documents and false employment promises.
Chargesheet Filed Before Court
Based on oral, documentary, electronic, and circumstantial evidence collected during the investigation, the Economic Offences Wing submitted the final report (chargesheet) before the competent court for judicial proceedings.
The court will now examine the evidence and determine the next course of legal action.
Crime Branch Issues Public Advisory
The Crime Branch has urged the public to remain cautious of fake recruitment offers and avoid making payments for promised government or bank jobs without proper verification.
Authorities appealed to citizens to immediately report any suspected recruitment fraud to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Jammu.
Victims can also register complaints through the Crime Branch’s official helpline or official email, officials added.
