Jammu: Two separate cheating cases have been registered at Police Station Janipur after two Jammu residents alleged that they were duped of a combined amount of ₹9.5 lakh by individuals who allegedly made false promises of securing a government job and arranging a petrol pump allotment.
In the first case, Janipur Police registered FIR No. 138/2026 under Sections 406 and 420 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on the complaint of Ramesh Chander, son of Ram Lal, a resident of Roop Nagar Enclave-A, Jammu.
The complainant alleged that in 2019, he came in contact with Surjeet Singh, a resident of Durga Nagar, Jammu, through a common acquaintance.
According to the complaint, the accused claimed to have influential contacts in government departments and assured that he could arrange a government job for the complainant’s daughter.
Believing the assurances, the complainant allegedly paid a total amount of ₹3.5 lakh to the accused in installments during 2019.
However, despite repeated assurances, no job was provided.
The complainant further alleged that when he demanded either fulfilment of the promise or return of the money, the accused issued cheques towards repayment. The cheques were allegedly dishonoured, and despite repeated requests, the amount was not refunded.
Following the complaint, Janipur Police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and initiated an investigation into the allegations.
In another case, police registered FIR No. 139/2026 under Section 420 IPC on the complaint of Bansi Lal Raina, a resident of Top Paloura, Jammu, who alleged that he was cheated of ₹6 lakh on the pretext of petrol pump allotment.
The complainant alleged that Neeraj Kumar, a resident of Poonch, introduced himself as an authorised representative of Bharat EcofuelsPvt. Ltd./EcofuelsPvt. Ltd. and assured him that he would facilitate the allotment of a petrol pump at Sallan, Buffliaz in Poonch district.
According to the complaint, the victim paid ₹50,000 as registration charges in March 2024, another ₹50,000 for site inspection in August 2024, and later transferred ₹5 lakh as licence/security charges to the company account through digital transactions.
The complainant stated that the company later provided certain documents and asked him to obtain mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
However, due to the proposed four-laning of the Mughal Road near the identified site, the required clearances reportedly could not be obtained.
He alleged that when he sought a refund, the accused assured him that the money would be returned by April 2025. Despite repeated follow-ups, visits and calls, the amount was allegedly not refunded, and communication was eventually stopped.
Police said both cases have been registered and investigations are underway to verify the allegations, identify the involvement of other persons, and ascertain the complete facts behind the alleged frauds.
Authorities have advised people to remain cautious against individuals making promises of government jobs, business allotments or other lucrative opportunities in exchange for money, and urged citizens to verify such claims before making any financial transactions.
