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Jammu Crime Branch files chargesheet against two accused in job scam

Jammu, Oct 29 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu against two persons for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent job syndicate.
As per the official communique, chargesheet has been filed against Peerzada Abdul of Anantnag, Kashmir and Muneer Hussain of Mendhar, Poonch, Jammu in a case registered under relevant sections in Police Station Crime Branch Jammu.
The case was registered on the directions of the Court following a complaint by Muneer Hussain against Peerzada Abdul Hamid alleging job fraud.
The investigation led by Inspector Meenu Sharma revealed that Muneer Hussain, who initially posed as the complainant allegedly worked in collusion with Peerzada Abdul Hamid to lure victims, collect money and later file a false complaint to evade liability. Both accused conspired to defraud unemployed youths of approximately Rs. 25 lakh by promising government jobs, it read.
It further read that witness statements and documentary evidence established their alleged involvement, following which the chargesheet was submitted before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu against Peerzada Abdul Hamid and Muneer Hussain for judicial proceedings.
The SSP, Crime Branch EOW Jammu, has advised the general public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report any such incidents to Crime Branch EOW Jammu (Crime Branch, J&K).
Victims of economic fraud may also submit their complaints via online.
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