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Rs 60 lakh allegedly collected through promises of government jobs and land, EOW says. (Img: Dynamite News)
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch J&K has filed two separate chargesheets before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against Abdul Majeed Mir, a resident of Kalaroos Lishtiyal in Kupwara.
The investigations relate to allegations of cheating, impersonation, forgery and collecting money from people by promising government jobs and other official benefits.
According to officials, the two cases reveal an alleged pattern in which fake documents and claims of links with government authorities were used to gain the confidence of people seeking employment and other benefits.
The financial value involved in the two cases is around Rs 62 lakh, with the larger case accounting for nearly Rs 60 lakh.
### Rs 2.10 Lakh Allegedly Taken With Fake AAI Appointment Letter
The first case relates to FIR No. 13/2026, registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
According to the EOW investigation, the accused allegedly collected Rs 2.10 lakh from a complainant after promising to arrange employment.
The agency further alleges that a fake appointment order purportedly issued by the Airports Authority of India was provided to support the employment claim.
Such forged appointment documents can create an appearance of authenticity for job seekers who may not immediately verify recruitment details with the concerned department.
The chargesheet has now been submitted before the court for judicial determination.
### Rs 60 Lakh Allegedly Collected Over Jobs And Land
The second case involves a much larger alleged financial fraud.
In FIR No. 10/2025, the EOW alleges that Mir impersonated a Duty Officer attached to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the investigation, this alleged identity was used to promise government employment and land at SDA Colony, Bemina.
The agency alleges that around Rs 60 lakh was collected from people and that fake appointment letters and land-allotment documents were supplied.
The case includes allegations relating to cheating, impersonation, forgery, use of forged documents and destruction or concealment of evidence under the applicable law.
### EOW Says Accused Is Involved In 15 Separate Cases
The investigation has also highlighted the wider number of cases associated with the accused.
Officials said Abdul Majeed Mir is involved in 15 separate criminal cases registered across the Kashmir Valley.
The development has increased scrutiny of alleged employment fraud in the region, particularly schemes in which individuals claim access to senior officials or promise guaranteed government jobs in exchange for money.
However, being named or chargesheeted in a criminal case does not establish guilt. The allegations will have to be proved before the competent court, and the accused is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
### Fake Appointment Letters Become A Major Fraud Warning
The alleged use of forged appointment letters is an important warning for job seekers.
Government recruitment generally follows a formal process involving official notifications, eligibility requirements, applications, examinations or selection procedures and appointment orders issued through authorised channels.
A person claiming that a government job can be secured through direct payment, personal influence or an unofficial channel should therefore raise immediate suspicion.
The same caution applies to offers involving government land, housing schemes, allotments or other official benefits.
### How Job Aspirants Can Avoid Such Fraud
The EOW has urged people to verify recruitment offers and official documents independently before making payments.
Job seekers should check vacancies through the concerned department's official website and avoid relying solely on documents, WhatsApp messages, intermediaries or individuals claiming political or administrative connections.
Any demand for money in exchange for a guaranteed government job should be treated as a potential fraud warning.
People who believe they have been cheated through impersonation, forged documents or fraudulent job offers should approach the appropriate law-enforcement authorities.
### EOW Warns Public Against Economic Fraudsters
The latest action is part of the wider role of the Economic Offences Wing in investigating financial crimes involving cheating, forged documentation and fraudulent transactions.
Officials have appealed to the public to remain vigilant against people offering government jobs, land or other official benefits in exchange for money.
The agency has also asked victims of economic fraud to report their complaints to the concerned authorities.
### What Happens Next?
With both chargesheets now before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, the cases will proceed through the judicial process.
The court will consider the allegations and evidence presented by the investigating agency. The chargesheet marks the completion of the investigation in these cases, but the prosecution will still have to establish the allegations during the legal proceedings.
For job aspirants, the case serves as a wider warning about employment scams involving fake appointment letters, impersonation and claims of direct access to government officials.
