Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K recorded a significant year-long crackdown on economic crimes in 2025, taking decisive action against fraud, cheating, forgery and financial irregularities across the Valley.
Officials said the Wing successfully disposed of 100 FIRs involving complex economic offences during the year. These cases required detailed scrutiny of documentary and digital evidence, along with sustained coordination with government departments, banks and financial institutions. The disposal of these cases, officials noted, reflects strengthened investigative efficiency and institutional accountability.
Apart from registered cases, EOW Kashmir played a key role in grievance redressal. As many as 1,270 complaints received from the public and government agencies were examined and resolved during 2025.
Each complaint was assessed on legal and factual grounds, with appropriate action initiated wherever offences were made out, while other matters were settled through lawful guidance.
Preventive vigilance remained a focus area, with the Wing conducting 290 preliminary and miscellaneous enquiries during the year. Many disputes were resolved at the enquiry stage itself through legal clarification, preventing escalation and avoiding unnecessary litigation.
Job-related frauds emerged as a major concern, particularly cases involving fake promises of government jobs and overseas employment, often targeting unemployed youth. The Wing also investigated land frauds, impersonation, cheating and document forgery cases, including the operation of illegal job consultancies in the Valley.
Officials said several cases involved fraudulent insertions in revenue and service records, misuse of forged certificates to obtain benefits under government schemes, and misappropriation of public funds by public servants. Corporate and company-related frauds involving deceptive business practices were also probed.
Despite an increase in workload and complexity of cases, the Wing ensured timely disposal through regular reviews, close supervision and improved coordination.
During the year, organised networks of habitual offenders, land brokers and professional fraudsters were identified and booked under law, sending a strong deterrent message.