Jammu, Feb 21:
The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch Jammu escalated its crackdown on overseas employment fraud today, conducting a high-stakes search operation in R.S. Pura. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a massive visa racket that has reportedly swindled local residents out of nearly ₹90 lakhs.
The Raid at Purana Pind
Acting on a search warrant issued by a competent court, a specialized team led by Inspector Kali Charan descended upon the residence of the primary suspect:
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Target: The home of Kartik Choudhary (S/O Gurnam Singh).
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Location: Purana Pind, near SBI Bank, R.S. Pura.
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Protocol: The search was conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and local police units to ensure full legal compliance and transparency.
The Fraud: From Lakhs to Millions
What began as a smaller investigation has rapidly spiraled into a major financial crime. According to the SCW, the fraud operated on the false promise of securing working visas for family members of R.S. Pura residents.
| Investigation Detail | Status/Findings |
| Case Registration | FIR No. 10/2025 |
| Legal Charges | Sections 420 (Cheating) and 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) IPC |
| Initial Fraud Estimate | Modest sums from a few complainants |
| Current Fraud Estimate | ~₹90 Lakhs and climbing |
The agency noted that the total amount involved jumped significantly as more victims stepped forward to report their losses once the investigation became public.
Official Statement & Next Steps
The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Sh. Sanjay Parihar, SSP, Special Crime Wing, who emphasized the agency’s commitment to a “speedy and impartial” probe.
Investigators are currently:
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Analyzing Seized Material: Scrutinizing documents and electronic evidence recovered during today’s search.
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Identifying Accomplices: Working to unearth a potential network of conspirators who may have assisted Choudhary.
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Mapping the Money Trail: Tracing where the ₹90 lakhs in “substantial sums” were funneled.
Public Notice: The Crime Branch urges any other individuals who may have been approached or defrauded by the accused to come forward and assist with the investigation.
