Sent to 15-day judicial custody!

Fraudster Jameel Anjum, son of Nasir Ahmad arrested by CB in multi-crore job scam

jj correspondent
Jammu, May 31: In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch Jammu has arrested a notorious fraudster and suspended government school teacher, Jameel Anjum, son of Nasir Ahmad, a resident of Ustad Mohalla, Jammu. Known as a habitual offender with ten FIRs already registered against him, Anjum was arrested following a detailed investigation into a high-profile fake job racket. He has now been remanded to 15 days judicial custody and lodged in jail.
The arrest came after a case was registered based on a written complaint by Rashid Manhas, son of Sajed Khan, a resident of Gujjar Nagar, Jammu. The complainant alleged that the accused duped him of ?10 lakh in cash and gold worth ?5 lakh, under the pretense of securing government jobs for him and his sister. To lend credibility to his scam, the accused even provided forged government appointment letters, which were later confirmed to be fake.
Upon receiving the complaint, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, was formed under the direction of SSP Crime Branch Jammu, Benam Tosh. The SIT, comprising seasoned investigators, is now carrying out an exhaustive probe to unravel the larger network of individuals involved in this organized crime.
Sources revealed that Jameel Anjum is suspected to be the mastermind of a wider fake job syndicate operating under the guise of political influence and administrative access. Experts believe that the fraudster did not act alone, and the involvement of his family members, close associates, and possibly insiders from government departments should be investigated thoroughly.
Experts recommend that the investigation should adopt a multi-dimensional approach, including financial forensics, analysis of mobile and digital communications, and comprehensive background checks of all individuals connected to him. Authorities should consider the seizure and auction of the accused’s properties to recover funds and compensate the victims. Investigators must thoroughly examine how the duped money was utilized by the fraudster, and the possibility of links to terrorist funding should not be overlooked. Given the suspicious movement of large sums of unaccounted money, the angle of potential financial support to terrorist organizations must be actively pursued as part of the investigation.
This case marks a stern warning against fraudsters exploiting the aspirations of job seekers. The Crime Branch has reiterated its commitment to bring all culprits to justice and recover the stolen wealth to ensure justice for the victims and the restoration of public faith in the system.