Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against an accused involved in an alleged overseas job fraud case, officials said on Tuesday.
According to the Crime Branch, the chargesheet in FIR No. 02/2025 has been submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar against Farhat Abbas Malik, a resident of Tendala in Doda district, under Sections 420 (cheating) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of the IPC.
The case surfaced following a complaint by an individual who had been searching for employment abroad after losing his job during the COVID-19 period. During this time, he came into contact with an office operating under the name “Fly High Business Consultant,” allegedly run by the accused.
The accused reportedly lured the complainant with promises of securing a lucrative overseas job and persuaded him to hand over a significant amount of money along with original documents, including his passport.
Investigations revealed that the accused failed to arrange any job and did not return the money. Officials said the accused had intentionally deceived the complainant for wrongful financial gain.
During questioning, the accused admitted to receiving money on the pretext of providing overseas employment but failed to deliver on the promise. He also disclosed that the complainant’s passport had been lost, leading to the addition of Section 201 IPC for disappearance of evidence.
The accused was arrested during the course of the investigation. His bail plea was rejected by the court, and he is currently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar.
The Crime Branch stated that the chargesheet has now been filed before the competent court for further judicial proceedings.
