J&K Crime Branch files charge sheet in Srinagar fake jobs, forged visa fraud
Synopsis
A Srinagar educational consultancy operator has been charge-sheeted for allegedly running a sophisticated fraud — fake Bahrain job offers, forged visas, staged online interviews, and medical tests — that duped multiple victims out of lakhs of rupees. The J&K Crime Branch's EOW has now placed the case before the Chief Judicial Magistrate for judicial determination.
Key Takeaways
J&K Crime Branch EOW, Kashmir filed a charge sheet in FIR No.
67/2021 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar .
Accused Fayaz Ahmad Zarger , operator of M/s HR Choice International Education Consultancy, Karanagar, Srinagar , faces charges of cheating and forgery under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC .
Victims were allegedly lured with fake Bahrain job offers and provided forged job letters, visas, and air tickets after paying lakhs of rupees .
The fraud included staged online interviews, medical examinations, and signed agreements to appear credible.
The public can report economic fraud to the SSP, EOW Kashmir or at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in .
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, Crime Branch, J&K, has filed a charge sheet against a Srinagar-based educational consultancy operator accused of cheating multiple victims through fake job offers and forged visas, collecting lakhs of rupees in the process. The charge sheet was filed in FIR No. 67/2021 before the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar.
The Accused and the Charges
The charge sheet names Fayaz Ahmad Zarger, son of Mohd. Shafi Zarger, a resident of Qutub Din Pora, Aali Kadal, Jamia Masjid, Srinagar, as the accused. He was operating M/s HR Choice International Education Consultancy in Karanagar, Srinagar. He faces charges under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC — covering cheating and forgery — before the competent court.
How the Fraud Was Carried Out
According to the Crime Branch, Zarger allegedly lured victims with false promises of securing employment in Bahrain. Investigators found that he collected lakhs of rupees from the complainant and several other individuals, then provided them with forged job offer letters, fabricated visas, air tickets, and other falsified documents.
To make the scheme appear legitimate, victims were reportedly made to participate in online interviews, undergo medical examinations, and sign formal agreements. Despite these formalities, no actual employment was arranged, and the money collected was neither refunded nor returned, according to the investigation.
Investigation Findings
The allegations were substantiated during the course of the investigation, following which all legal formalities were completed and the charge sheet was presented before the court for judicial determination. The case was originally registered on the basis of a written complaint, and the probe revealed that multiple persons had been similarly defrauded by the accused.
Public Advisory from Crime Branch
The J&K Crime Branch has urged citizens to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters. Victims of such fraud are advised to report incidents to the SSP, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K, or submit complaints via email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in. This case is among a series of economic offence investigations handled by the EOW, which operates as a specialised wing of J&K Police dedicated to probing crimes requiring technical expertise and full-time investigative resources.
The matter is now before the court, and judicial proceedings are expected to determine the outcome for the accused.
Point of View
Followed by disappearing money and no recourse for victims. What stands out here is the EOW's ability to substantiate the allegations fully before filing — a sign of methodical investigation. But the broader problem persists: educational consultancies operating in J&K, and across India, remain largely unregulated, creating fertile ground for repeat offenders. Until licensing and verification requirements are tightened, charge sheets will keep coming after the damage is done.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the J&K Crime Branch fake jobs and forged visa case about?
The J&K Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing filed a charge sheet against Fayaz Ahmad Zarger, a Srinagar-based educational consultancy operator, for allegedly cheating multiple victims through fake Bahrain job offers and forged visa documents, collecting lakhs of rupees without arranging any actual employment.
Who is the accused in the Srinagar consultancy fraud case?
The accused is Fayaz Ahmad Zarger, son of Mohd. Shafi Zarger, a resident of Qutub Din Pora, Aali Kadal, Jamia Masjid, Srinagar. He was operating M/s HR Choice International Education Consultancy in Karanagar, Srinagar.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
Fayaz Ahmad Zarger has been charged under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC — covering cheating and forgery — before the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in FIR No. 67/2021.
How did the accused allegedly carry out the fraud?
According to investigators, the accused collected lakhs of rupees from victims by promising jobs in Bahrain, then provided forged job offer letters, visas, and air tickets. To appear legitimate, victims were made to attend online interviews, undergo medical checks, and sign agreements — but no employment was ever arranged and no money was refunded.
How can fraud victims contact the J&K Crime Branch EOW?
Victims of economic fraud in J&K can report to the SSP, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K, or submit complaints by email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.
