Srinagar, Dec 29, KDC: Reinforcing public trust and accountability, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K registered a landmark performance in 2025 by taking firm and decisive action against a wide range of economic offences across the Valley.
Through meticulous investigations, timely disposal of cases, and proactive grievance redressal, the Wing dealt with complex frauds, cheating, forgery, job scams, and financial irregularities, emerging as a key pillar in safeguarding transparency and the rule of law in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement, the Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K recorded a highly productive and impactful year in 2025 by taking decisive action against a wide spectrum of economic crimes across the Kashmir Valley.
Working in strict adherence to its mandate of accountability, transparency, and rule of law, the Wing dealt with complex cases of fraud, cheating, forgery, and financial irregularities, thereby reinforcing public confidence in governance and institutional systems, the statement reads.
During the year, EOW Kashmir demonstrated exceptional investigative capability by successfully disposing of 100 FIR cases involving serious and intricate economic offences. These cases required meticulous scrutiny, detailed analysis of documentary and digital evidence, and sustained coordination with various government departments, banks, and financial institutions. The timely disposal of these FIRs stands as a testament to the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of the officers and staff of the Wing, it reads.
In addition to registered cases, the Wing played a vital role in public grievance redressal. A total of 1,270 complaints received from members of the public and government agencies were thoroughly examined and resolved during 2025. Each complaint was carefully assessed on factual and legal grounds. Wherever required, appropriate legal action was initiated, while other matters were resolved through lawful guidance, ensuring transparency, procedural fairness, and timely relief, the statement adds.
Preventive vigilance remained a key focus area. In 2025, 290 Preliminary and Miscellaneous Enquiries were conducted to verify facts at an early stage, identify cognizable offences, and prevent disputes from escalating. Several issues were effectively resolved during the enquiry stage itself through legal clarification, thereby reducing unnecessary litigation and conserving valuable public resources, it reads.
Job-related frauds formed a significant portion of the cases handled. These included fraudulent promises of government employment and overseas job placements, often targeting unemployed youth. The Wing also investigated numerous land frauds, impersonation cases, cheating incidents, and document forgeries, with particular attention to illegal job consultancies operating in the Valley, it states.
The investigation agency addressed multiple cases pertaining to fraudulent insertions in revenue and service records, including the use of fake and forged certificates for wrongful gains under government schemes, the statement reads.
The Wing also investigated serious cases of misappropriation of public funds and criminal breach of trust by public servants, leading to the detection of misuse of public resources. In addition, corporate and company fraud cases involving financial irregularities and deceptive business practices were thoroughly examined, it reads.
Despite an increase in workload and case complexity, efficient disposal was ensured through close supervision, regular review meetings, and enhanced coordination, the statement notes.
During 2025, organized networks of land brokers, habitual offenders, and professional fraudsters involved in systematic economic crimes were identified and booked under law, sending a strong deterrent message, it reads.
The EOW remains committed to protecting public trust and urges citizens to stay vigilant and report economic offences promptly to ensure a transparent and secure economic environment in the Valley, the statement concludes.. (KDC)
