J&K EOW files charge sheet against two in ₹25 lakh job fraud case
Synopsis
In a case with a telling twist, one of the two men now charged in a ₹25 lakh government-job fraud in Jammu had originally walked into a police station as the complainant. EOW Jammu's investigation unmasked him as an alleged co-conspirator — a tactic investigators say is designed to frustrate early detection of job-fraud syndicates targeting unemployed youth.
Key Takeaways
EOW Jammu Crime Branch filed a charge sheet on 29 October 2026 before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu .
Accused: Peerzada Abdul Hamid (Damhal, Anantnag) and Muneer Hussain (Sangyote, Poonch), charged under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code.
The syndicate allegedly defrauded unemployed youths of approximately ₹25 lakh by promising government jobs .
Muneer Hussain , who had initially filed the complaint against his co-accused, was found to have allegedly worked in collusion with him.
Investigation was led by Inspector Meenu Sharma ; the case now enters the judicial phase.
Public may report economic fraud to EOW Jammu at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or 0191-2578901 .
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu against two accused — Peerzada Abdul Hamid, a resident of Damhal, Anantnag, and Muneer Hussain, a resident of Sangyote, Poonch — in connection with a fraudulent job syndicate that allegedly cheated unemployed youths of around ₹25 lakh. The charge sheet was filed on 29 October 2026 under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, registered at a Police Station of Jammu Crime Branch.
How the Fraud Unfolded
The case was originally registered on court directions following a complaint by Muneer Hussain against Peerzada Abdul Hamid, alleging job fraud. However, investigation led by Inspector Meenu Sharma of EOW Jammu revealed a more complex picture: Muneer Hussain, who initially presented himself as the complainant, allegedly operated in collusion with Peerzada Abdul Hamid to lure victims and collect money from them. According to investigators, he subsequently filed a false complaint in a bid to evade legal liability.
Both accused allegedly conspired to defraud unemployed youths by promising them government jobs in exchange for money. Witness statements and documentary evidence established their alleged involvement, prompting the EOW to submit the charge sheet for judicial proceedings.
The Twist: Complainant Turned Accused
Notably, the case takes an unusual turn in that the individual who approached authorities as the aggrieved party is now named as a co-accused. According to investigators, Muneer Hussain allegedly used the complaint mechanism as a shield while being an active participant in the fraud. This pattern — where one member of a syndicate poses as a victim — is a known tactic that investigators say complicates early detection of such scams.
EOW's Warning to the Public
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), EOW Jammu Crime Branch, Faisal Qureshi, has urged the general public to remain vigilant against economic frauds of this nature and to report any suspicious activity to the wing immediately. Victims may submit complaints via email at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or contact the EOW on 0191-2578901.
The EOW Jammu Crime Branch specialises in high-profile economic offences requiring technological backup and dedicated investigative resources — capacity that territorial police units, focused on law and order and counter-terrorism, do not maintain on a full-time basis.
What Happens Next
With the charge sheet now placed before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu, the case moves into the judicial phase. Both accused face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy. The court will determine the further course of proceedings, including summoning of the accused for trial.
Point of View
Positioning himself as a victim while being a syndicate operative. This exposes a structural gap in early-stage complaint verification. The EOW's unmasking of this tactic is significant, but the larger question is whether J&K's economic offences infrastructure is adequately resourced to pursue the volume of such cases; the wing itself acknowledges that territorial police lack dedicated investigative capacity. Until that gap is addressed, job-fraud syndicates will continue to exploit it.
NationPress
29 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the J&K EOW job fraud case filed in Jammu?
The Jammu Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has filed a charge sheet against two accused — Peerzada Abdul Hamid and Muneer Hussain — who allegedly conspired to defraud unemployed youths of around ₹25 lakh by promising government jobs. The charge sheet was filed before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code.
Who are the accused in the Jammu job fraud case?
The two accused are Peerzada Abdul Hamid, a resident of Damhal in Anantnag, and Muneer Hussain, a resident of Sangyote in Poonch. Notably, Muneer Hussain had originally filed the complaint against Peerzada Abdul Hamid, but investigation revealed he was allegedly a co-conspirator in the same syndicate.
How much money was allegedly defrauded in the Jammu job scam?
The two accused allegedly defrauded unemployed youths of approximately ₹25 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs. Witness statements and documentary evidence were cited by investigators to establish their involvement.
What happens next in the Jammu job fraud case?
With the charge sheet filed before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu, the case now enters the judicial phase. The court will determine next steps, including summoning both accused for trial on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy.
How can victims of job fraud in Jammu report their cases?
EOW Jammu Crime Branch SSP Faisal Qureshi has advised victims to submit complaints via email at sspcrimejmu@jkpolice.gov.in or call 0191-2578901. The EOW specialises in high-profile economic offences and maintains dedicated investigative resources for such cases.
