JAMMU, Aug 8: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Jammu’s Crime Branch registered an FIR on Saturday in connection with an alleged overseas visa and employment fraud involving multiple accused persons, an official said.
The case stems from a joint written complaint filed by several residents of Doda district.
They alleged that Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Kishtwar’s Dachhan area currently based in Dubai, induced them with promises of arranging visas and employment in Dubai, a SCW spokesperson said.
Acting on these assurances, he said the complainants transferred substantial sums of money into the bank accounts of different individuals as instructed by the accused. During the preliminary enquiry, it surfaced that the funds were routed through the bank accounts of Yasir Arfat, Ashiq Hussain, and Moin Khan, who allegedly acted in coordination with the main accused, the spokesperson said.
He said the evidence prima facie indicated a well-planned criminal conspiracy involving multiple people to cheat innocent job aspirants under the guise of providing overseas employment.
Accordingly, the spokesperson said a formal case was registered on Friday against the accused persons under the relevant provisions of law, adding that the investigation will focus on tracing the money trail, identifying the role of each accused, and securing justice for the victims.
The SCW advised the public to exercise utmost caution while dealing with individuals or agencies offering overseas jobs or visa services. It urged people to verify the credentials of such entities through authorised government channels before making any payments and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or helpline. (PTI)
