Archive · 20 Jul 2025
J&K Crime Branch Books Fraudsters for Duping Job Seekers
In Jammu and Kashmir, several people were tricked out of a lot of money by people pretending to offer them government jobs.
The police are now investigating three separate cases of fraud.
One man pretended to be a government official and took over a crore of rupees from six people.
Another, a teacher, is accused of scamming nine people out of a lot of money as well.
The police are taking action to stop these fraudsters and warn people to be careful.
J&K Crime Branch registered three cases against fraudsters.
Accused allegedly duped job seekers of nearly Rs 1.50 crore.
Ajay Kumar, posing as a Secretariat official, allegedly defrauded six victims of Rs 1.06 crore.
Jameel Anjum, a suspended teacher, allegedly duped nine people of Rs 39 lakhs.
Iftikhar Ali and Nazir Ali are accused of duping an individual after promising a government job.
- Who
- The Crime Branch, Ajay Kumar, Jameel Anjum, Iftikhar Ali, Nazir Ali and victims of job scams.
- What
- J&K Crime Branch registered three cases against fraudsters for duping job seekers.
- When
- The cases were registered recently, as of July 20th, as per the report.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The accused allegedly duped job seekers for financial gain, promising government jobs.
Victims
Fraudsters
Financial loss
Victims
Victims lost money due to false promises of jobs.
Fraudsters
Fraudsters took advantage of people seeking employment.
- Total Amount Duped
- Nearly Rs 1.50 crore
- Accused: Ajay Kumar
- Allegedly duped 6 victims of Rs 1.06 crore
- Accused: Jameel Anjum
- Suspended teacher; allegedly duped 9 victims of Rs 39 lakhs
- FIR Count: Jameel Anjum
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