Srinagar, Sep 14: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a Kupwara resident in an alleged fake government job scam, with investigators stating that 15 criminal cases have been registered against the accused across the Kashmir Valley.

The chargesheet was presented before the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 12/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the IPC against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of Lishtiyal, Kalaroos, Kupwara.

According to the EOW, the case originated from a written complaint alleging that Mir had taken lakhs of rupees from the complainant after promising to secure a government job for his son.

During the alleged transaction, Mir reportedly handed over an appointment order claiming to have been issued by the Airports Authority of India. The document was later found to be fake and forged during the investigation, the agency said.

The Crime Branch investigation further revealed that the accused was allegedly involved in similar cases registered at different police stations across Kashmir.

Investigators said a total of 15 criminal cases have been registered against Mir in connection with alleged cheating and fake appointment orders, indicating a wider pattern of alleged fraudulent activities.

The chargesheet has been filed before the competent court following completion of the investigation. Further proceedings in the case will be taken up by the court.