Goa Police Investigate Couple for Alleged Overseas Employment Fraud
In a concerning development from South Goa, the Colva police have officially registered a case of cheating against a married couple. The accused individuals, identified as Mosmi Khan and her husband Revil, are alleged to have duped a resident of Benaulim by making fraudulent promises of securing overseas employment in Belgium.
Details of the Alleged Scam
The complaint was filed by Jerson Anthony Gracias, who stated that the accused couple lured him with assurances of arranging a job opportunity in Belgium. Trusting their claims, Gracias reportedly paid a total sum of Rs 3.2 lakh in multiple instalments on various occasions. However, the accused allegedly failed to fulfill their promise and did not arrange the employment as guaranteed, leaving the victim financially and professionally aggrieved.
Political Intervention and Multiple Victims
The matter came to significant attention after Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas recently accompanied several alleged victims to the South Goa police headquarters in Margao to formally lodge their complaints. These victims have claimed they were similarly misled under the pretext of overseas job opportunities, suggesting a potential pattern of fraudulent activity by the accused.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the formal complaint, the specific case involving the Benaulim victim has been transferred to the Colva police station for thorough investigation. Police officials have confirmed that inquiries are currently under way to ascertain the full extent of the alleged fraud. Authorities are examining the details of the transactions and the methods used by the accused to determine if there are additional victims or related incidents.
The investigation aims to uncover the complete scope of the fraudulent scheme and ensure appropriate legal action is taken against those responsible.
