EOW files chargesheet against two in J&K Bank job scam case

Srinagar : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two persons in connection with an alleged job scam involving fake appointment orders in J&K Bank, officials said on Sunday.

In a statement issued to the news agency the CBI said that the the chargesheet in FIR No. 50/2023 under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 120-B of the RPC was submitted before the Court of Passenger Tax, Sub-Registrar Srinagar.

The accused have been identified as Mohd Ashraf Sheikh, son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh, resident of Pahloo Kulgam, and Aijaz-ul-Rehman Manroo, son of Abdul Rehman Manroo, resident of Bulbul Bagh, Barzulla, Srinagar, it said.

According to the investigation, the duo allegedly took money from complainants on the promise of securing jobs in J&K Bank and issued forged appointment orders in return. The probe, initiated following a written complaint, found that the victims had been induced to pay substantial amounts on the basis of fake documents, it added.

Crime Branch Kashmir said the chargesheet was filed after gathering evidence including documentary records, statements of witnesses and forensic examination.

The Economic Offences Wing said it remains committed to taking action against financial crimes and ensuring that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with law—(KNO)