PANAJI
The prime accused in the Cash for Jobs scam, Pooja Naik, was arrested by Bicholim Police shortly after being granted bail by Ponda JMFC.
Initially arrested by Mardol police six days earlier on charges of cheating individuals by promising government jobs, Naik secured bail on Tuesday. Bicholim Police took custody of Naik in connection with another cheating case, and police sources indicate she may soon face further arrests for similar cases.
Investigations have revealed Pooja Naik’s connections with several government officials, identified through phone data and her statements. Multiple complaints are also pending against her at Porvorim police station, where she allegedly promised a Junior Engineer’s position in the PWD.
