Jammu, Aug. 8 -- The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Jammu, has booked a fraudster for allegedly duping a man of Rs.12 lakh under the false promise of securing a government job, said officials on Thursday.

The accused was identified as Pawnesh Kumar Sharma of Jammu.

The victim was employed in a private firm and was looking for a government job, read the written complaint by him, adding that during this period he was introduced to the Pawnesh Kumar Sharma, who assured the complainant of securing him a government job.

The accused initially assured the complainant of a job in the Military Engineer Services (MES) and even handed over a fake appointment letter. Subsequently, another fake appointment letter was provided, this time purportedly from...