The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police announced the arrest of an alleged overseas job scammer in Faridabad, Haryana. The accused had been on the run for months after deceiving young individuals in Srinagar with fake promises of employment abroad, specifically in Armenia. Identified as Farhat Abbas Malik, he is a repeat offender and had been evading arrest in connection with a case registered at Police Station SCW, Crime Branch Kashmir.
A team from the Special Crime Wing successfully apprehended the fraudster, who targeted innocent youths by offering them fake job opportunities overseas. Farhat Abbas Malik, son of Din Mohammad Malik from Doda district, was presented before a court in Srinagar following his arrest in Faridabad. The police advised the public, especially job seekers looking for opportunities abroad, to verify the legitimacy of job agencies to prevent falling victim to such frauds.
The Crime Branch, along with its Economic Offences Wing, specializes in investigating high-profile crimes that demand specific expertise. While the regular police force focuses on maintaining law and order and handling routine crimes, units like the Crime Branch deal with intricate financial and organized offenses. In Jammu and Kashmir, besides their regular duties, the police and security forces are actively involved in counter-terrorism operations against terrorists, their associates, and supporters.
Officials emphasized the importance of verifying job placement agencies before engaging with them to avoid fraudulent schemes. The Crime Branch’s Economic Offences Wing is dedicated to investigating complex financial crimes and organized offenses in the Union Territory.
