Crime Branch Kashmir arrests notorious fraudster in ₹50 lakh impersonation case, Accused posed as LG’s Duty Officer

Srinagar, Sep 15, KNT: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a notorious fraudster accused of impersonation and large-scale financial fraud involving more than ₹50 lakh.

The accused, identified as Abdul Majid Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of Lishtiyal, Kupwara, was apprehended in connection with case FIR No. 10/2025 under relevant provisions of law.

According to officials, the case was initiated after a complaint alleged that Mir impersonated himself as a Duty Officer to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and dishonestly assured the complainants of government jobs and land allotment at SDA Colony, Bemina. Under this pretext, he reportedly collected over ₹50 lakh.

Investigations revealed that the accused had issued fake appointment letters purportedly from the Airport Authority of India and forged land allotment documents allegedly issued by the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA). These acts, officials said, constitute serious criminal misconduct.

Based on the evidence collected, offences under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code have been invoked. Mir was produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Srinagar, which granted 5 days of police remand to the Economic Offences Wing for further investigation.

Crime Branch Kashmir has urged the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities, reiterating its commitment to bringing economic offenders to justice. [KNT]