MAPUSA
Aldona MLA Carlos Ferreira has reiterated his demand for a one-man commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act to investigate the growing jobs-for-cash scam in Goa, expressing scepticism about the effectiveness of a police-led probe.
Ferreira asserted that a comprehensive investigation is necessary to uncover the full extent of the scam and identify all those involved. “A police investigation alone will not reveal the entire truth or name all the players in the scam,” Ferreira said.
Ferreira also issued a stern warning to police officers who allegedly discourage victims from filing complaints. He accused some officers of refusing to register FIRs, attempting to settle complaints informally at the police station, or outright dismissing complainants.
“I have come to know about certain police officers who are dissuading people from filing complaints. Don’t do this. If it comes to my attention with all the documentation, I will ensure that action is taken against you,” Ferreira warned.
The Aldona MLA urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to prove his government’s commitment to transparency by appointing a commission to investigate the scam.
“CM Pramod Sawant needs to walk the talk. If the government has nothing to hide and nothing to fear, then appoint a one-man commission to inquire into this scam,” Ferreira said.
As a former advocate general, Ferreira appealed to others who have paid money in exchange for job promises to come forward and name those involved in the scam.
Adding to the government’s embarrassment, Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate, popularly known as Babush, has also called for an independent investigation into the scam. This has further fuelled public pressure on the State administration to take decisive action.
The jobs-for-cash scam has caused significant uproar in Goa, with multiple complaints surfacing across the State. Calls for accountability and transparency continue to mount as the scandal unfolds.
