J&K's Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against Farhat Abbas Malik in an overseas job fraud case. He allegedly cheated a complainant of money and lost their passport on the false promise of a job abroad. He is currently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar.

The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in a fraud case involving promises of overseas employment, following an investigation triggered by a complaint during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In connection with the case, a chargesheet was filed against Farhat Abbas Malik, a resident of Tendala in District Doda, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, according to the release. Malik has been booked under Sections 420 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with the ongoing investigation.

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Details of the Fraud Case

The case came to light after a complaint was received. During this process, the complainant came into contact with an office named "Fly High Business Consultant," allegedly operated by the accused. The accused promised to arrange a well-paying job abroad and, on this pretext, convinced the complainant to pay a substantial amount of money and submit his original documents.

Investigation Reveals Deception

During the investigation, it was established that the accused had cheated the complainant by making false promises of overseas employment. He neither arranged the job nor returned the money. Evidence further revealed that the accused had deliberately misled the complainant for wrongful financial gain.

Accused Admits to Crime, Loses Passport

During questioning, the accused admitted to receiving money from the complainant on the promise of arranging a job abroad, but failed to fulfil the commitment. He also disclosed that the complainant's original passport, an important document, has been lost. Accordingly, Section 201 IPC was added for the disappearance of evidence.

Legal Proceedings and Current Status

The accused was arrested during the investigation. His bail plea was rejected, and he is currently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar. The chargesheet has now been filed before the competent court for judicial proceedings. (ANI)

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