Jammu, August 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch’s Special Crime Wing and Economic Offenses Wing have registered a case regarding a fraudulent scheme promising visas and jobs abroad.
According to a statement from the EOW Jammu, the case was filed based on a joint written complaint from several residents of Doda district. The complainants alleged that Bilal Ahmed, a resident of the Dachhan area of Kishtwar who currently resides in Dubai, deceived them by promising to secure visas and jobs in Dubai.
Trusting the accused’s assurances, the victims deposited large sums of money into various individuals’ bank accounts as per his instructions.
Initial investigations revealed that the funds were transferred through the bank accounts of Yasir Arafat, Ashiq Hussain, and Moin Khan, who were reportedly collaborating with the main accused.
The statement indicated that the preliminary evidence points to a well-organized criminal conspiracy aimed at defrauding individuals seeking employment abroad. Formal charges have now been filed against the accused under relevant legal provisions.
The investigative agency will now examine the complete money trail, identify each accused’s role, and strive to deliver justice to the victims.
The EOW has advised the public to exercise caution when dealing with individuals and agencies claiming to provide jobs or visas abroad. People are urged to verify the credibility of any agency or individual through authorized government channels before making any payments and to report any suspicious activities to the police or helpline immediately.
It is noteworthy that several cases of fraud under the guise of visa and job offers have previously emerged in Jammu and Kashmir.
In July 2026, the EOW Kashmir filed a charge sheet against an operator from Pattan in connection with a Cambodia cyber scam. The accused had lured a victim with a job offer as a computer operator in Cambodia, promising a monthly salary of ₹90,000. Upon arrival, the victim was held hostage and forced into illegal online scams.
Similarly, a charge sheet was filed against the operator of M/S HR Choice International Education Consultancy in Karan Nagar, Srinagar, related to fake recruitment cases in Bahrain and Qatar. Investigations revealed that the accused conducted fake online interviews and medical tests, extorting millions from individuals. They subsequently provided fake job offer letters, airline tickets, and visas for Bahrain, with similar scams reported in Qatar and the Maldives.
Authorities noted that in such cases, fraudsters typically demand advance payments ranging from ₹100,000 to ₹150,000 and often do not provide any official receipts.
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