PANAJI
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken up the investigation into the money laundering aspect of the jobs-for-cash scam, asserting to probe the matter in its entirety.
The multi-crore scam, which surfaced in October-end, rocked the State as over 100 victims are so far identified, about 30-plus FIRs, multiple arrests including those serving in government and the recovery of cash and gold recorded.
As more complainants came forward and allegations of political involvement surfaced, the Goa Police categorically denied any external interference stating the investigation remains impartial.
ED sources, however, revealed that their probe would comprise all angles with a particular focus on money laundering.
“We have just initiated the investigation and are examining the case in totality. Similar patterns of financial misappropriation have emerged. Based on the FIRs registered by Goa Police... We are currently in the process of gathering detailed information,” ED official told The Goan. The ED registered an Enforcement Case Information Report after cases surged with crores of rupees involved in the scam.
The ED official added that the police are gradually sharing the case files given that the FIRs were lodged at different times.
When questioned about summoning the accused and recording witness statements, the ED declined to comment. “It is too early to speak about these aspects of the case,” the official stated, assuring that all dimensions of the scam would be scrutinized.
