PANAJI
Just before handing over the probe of the multi-crore investment fraud case to the Crime Branch, the Economic Offenses Cell conducted searches of bank lockers belonging to the absconding accused couple Myron Rodrigues and Deepali Parab, as well as Myron’s ex-wife, Sunita Rodrigues. The search led to the recovery of gold ornaments valued at Rs 3 crore and other documents.
Details shared by SP Rahul Gupta revealed that the EOC Police Station obtained a search warrant from the JMFC ‘C’ Court, Margao, and conducted searches of bank lockers at HDFC Bank, Fatorda Branch. These lockers included one hired by Deepali, one jointly hired by Myron and Sunita, and another jointly hired by Myron and Deepali. The searches were carried out in the presence of two panch witnesses and bank officials, along with the assistance of expert services.
Gupta said that the EOC recovered 4,125 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs 3 crore approx, and original receipts and invoices for gold purchases made by Myron and Deepali. Another locker contained an empty jewellery box while a separate locker held an original sale deed and title documents for a villa in Nuvem village, purchased by Myron.
Documents related to a home loan Myron availed were also found. “All gold ornaments and documents have been attached under the panchanama,” the SP said.
Myron and Deepali, believed to be masterminds in the case, along with other directors of the fake investment firm are booked for duping several people. The FIR registered in October 2023 has not led to any arrests while Myron is allegedly hiding in London.
