Srinagar, Aug 22: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kupwara, against a “habitual offender” accused of cheating a job aspirant of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of providing a government job, officials said on Saturday.
“The EOW has filed a chargesheet against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Ab. Rahim Mir, resident of Lashtiyal Kalaroos, Kupwara, before the Hon’ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kupwara, in connection with FIR No. 18/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 201 RPC,” the officials said
In an official statement, a spokesperson said that the case pertains to a written complaint alleging that the accused had cheated the complainant of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of providing him with a Government job and, in furtherance of the said deception, had furnished him with a fake and forged appointment order purportedly issued by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, J&K Bank.
Accordingly, a probe was ordered, and on the basis of the facts and evidence brought on record during the investigation, the allegations were found to be established and the case was concluded as proved. Consequently, the chargesheet has been presented before the Hon’ble Court for judicial determination, the statement said.
“Abdul Majeed Mir is a known habitual offender and has been involved in 15 different Criminal cases across Kashmir Valley. He was arrested on 18.07.2026 and is presently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar in connection with FIR No. 12/2026 of Police Station Economic Offences Wing Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K,” the spokesperson said.
The Crime Branch has advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints via email at [email protected], it said.
.
