Jammu – The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has launched a major crackdown on an interstate fraud network accused of running fake job, visa, and document rackets. Officials confirmed on Sunday that five FIRs have been registered against 16 individuals, including top executives and government officials, for defrauding victims and misusing government funds.
At the center of the visa fraud case is Jass Bajwa, the owner of Messrs Saphire in Chandigarh, who has been accused of duping Samba resident Prem Nath of Rs17.09 lakh. Other executives named in the FIR include Yuvraj Singh Sandhu, Gagan, Devinder Singh, and Shalika.
One of the most serious cases involves a fake job scam allegedly orchestrated by Choudhary Mushtaq, who reportedly extracted Rs1.43 crore from 41 victims, promising employment that never materialized.
Adding to the list of offenses, officials from the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) are under scrutiny for signature forgery and fund siphoning. These charges follow a court order based on a complaint filed by retired executive engineer Shakti Singh.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and more arrests may follow as they untangle the operations of this extensive fraud network.
