Srinagar, April 29, KNT: A Srinagar resident has alleged that he was duped by an unauthorized consultancy operating from Pattan and later forced into fraudulent online activities in Cambodia after being promised a high-paying overseas job.
The case has been registered by the Crime Branch Kashmir through its Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Srinagar following a formal complaint detailing the alleged fraud.
According to the complaint, the individual was offered employment abroad as a computer operator with a lucrative monthly salary. Trusting the assurances, he transferred a substantial amount of money to the operator’s bank account and also spent additional funds on travel and related purchases.
The complainant stated that upon reaching Cambodia, he was received by unknown persons and, instead of being provided the promised job, was allegedly pressured to engage in fraudulent online activities. He refused to participate and later realized that he had been deceived and his money dishonestly taken under false pretences.
Investigators said preliminary examination of the complaint indicates the commission of offences punishable under Section 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which relates to cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
Following this, a formal case has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar, and further investigation is underway to identify those involved and trace the financial transactions.
The incident underscores concerns around fraudulent overseas job networks targeting job seekers with false promises of employment but exposing them to exploitation or illegal activities abroad. [KNT]
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