PANAJI: The Goa Police have uncovered a massive investment scam worth over Rs 100 crore, involving several arrests and ongoing investigations. The scam, allegedly masterminded by Myron Rodrigues and his wife Deepali Parab, tricked investors into believing they would earn high returns from investments in the stock market. However, instead of using the funds for the promised investments, the accused reportedly misused the money for their personal expenses.
So far, 38 complaints have been filed against the couple, with the total amount reportedly duped standing at approximately Rs 23.21 crore. However, police believe there may be many more victims, and the total amount stolen could exceed Rs 100 crore.
Myron Rodrigues and his wife, Deepali Parab, are accused of masterminding the fraudulent investment scheme. They promised investors large returns on stock market investments, but instead of investing the money, they misappropriated it. At least 38 people have filed complaints, but authorities suspect there are many more victims.
Myron Rodrigues is currently absconding and is believed to be in London. The Goa Police have issued a lookout circular and a blue notice against him through Interpol to help track him down.
Notice under Section 41A issued to Deepali Parab and she has been constantly summoned at EOC for investigation.
The EOC has also frozen bank accounts of accused Myron and Deepali having total amount of Rs.608663, Fixed Deposit of Rs. 35,25,000 and also two bank lockers.
The police have taken action to freeze the accused's bank accounts and fixed deposits, totaling Rs 35.25 lakh. Additionally, they have identified eight properties linked to the couple, valued at around Rs 3.5 crore. Investigations show that large sums of money were transferred from Myron Rodrigues' bank accounts to several companies, including Idylic Goan Gateways and Developments Private Limited and Prospect Realty.
The EO have identified total 08 properties belonging to Myron, Sunita and Deepali. EOC also blocked their properties by sending letters to Sub Registrar not to sell this property. "We have shared this information to ED too. All total 07 flats and 01 villa all worth Rs.3.5 Crore," the SP said
The police have arrested several directors of Idylic Goan Gateways and Developments Private Limited, a company linked to the scam. Those arrested include Nolan Lawrence Antao, Joaquim Rosario Pires, Vijay Dattatrey Joil, Navnik Mario Pereira, and Sushant Manohar Ghodge. While they have been granted interim relief by the Sessions Court, they have been ordered to report to the Economic Offences Cell for further questioning.
The Goa Police have urged other potential victims of the scam to come forward and file complaints. They are continuing to investigate the full scale of the fraud, which may involve even more people and more money.
