Jammu, August 3: The Crime Branch Jammu has booked eleven individuals—including a serving State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager and a voluntarily retired police constable—in five separate fraud cases collectively involving ₹3.12 crore. The scams range from fake MBBS admissions and fraudulent land sales to bogus government job offers and overseas visa frauds.
Confirming the development, SSP Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh, said the FIRs—numbered 39 to 43 of 2025—have been registered at the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), and detailed investigations are currently underway.
SBI Manager Accused of ₹1.78 Crore Fraud
Javaid Ashraf Bhatti, a serving SBI Bank Manager and resident of Bahu Apartment, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has been named in two complaints for allegedly duping investors of ₹1.78 crore. Bhatti is accused of misrepresenting ownership of the Kala Kote Filling Station in Rajouri, which he falsely offered for sale.
Retired Cop Booked for ₹72.93 Lakh Land Scam
In another major case, Paramjeet Singh, a voluntarily retired Selection Grade Constable from Preet Nagar, Digiana, Jammu, has been accused of swindling ₹72.93 lakh. Singh allegedly deceived victims by falsely claiming ownership of multiple land parcels in Birpur and Jammu, as well as a residential property in Gangyal.
MBBS Admission Racket Exposed
Fayaj Ahmad Rather alias Raja Fayaj, who runs Fayaj International Education Consultancy in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, is accused of defrauding a complainant, Anil Gupta, of ₹40 lakh. Rather allegedly promised an MBBS seat for Gupta’s son at ASCOMS, Sidhra, but failed to deliver, leading to the registration of a case against him.
Fake Government Jobs: Five Held
An FIR has been filed against five individuals—Mohd Issaq and Mukhtiar Ahmad of Zanheri Thathri (Doda), Tariq Hussein and Mudassir Hussein of Hatmulla (Kupwara), and Sher Mohd. of Haloor Gandoh (Doda)—for allegedly duping four complainants of ₹12.70 lakh. The accused reportedly offered fake appointments in government departments.
Overseas Visa Scam Worth ₹36.89 Lakh
In a separate case, Sahil Bhagat of Sujanpur, Pathankot, along with accomplices, has been booked for cheating seven individuals from Bishnah (Jammu) and Swankha (Samba) of ₹36.89 lakh. The accused allegedly promised work visas for Italy and Australia and handed over fake travel and job-related documents.
The Crime Branch has stated that thorough investigations are ongoing in all five cases and assured that strict action will be taken against all those found guilty.
