The Enforcement Directorate announced on Saturday that it has seized 31 immovable assets in Goa, collectively valued at Rs 39.24 crore, as part of a money laundering investigation into individuals who allegedly unlawfully obtained land in the state using forged documents. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach these properties. The case originated from multiple FIRs filed by Goa Police against Vikrant Shetty, Mohammed Suhail, Rajkumar Maithi, and others accused of illicitly acquiring immovable properties across Goa.
The investigation revealed that the accused individuals acquired various properties either in their own names or in the names of associates or relatives. They allegedly manipulated land records by submitting forged documents, falsely claiming that the properties belonged to their ancestors. Using these fraudulent documents, the accused managed to update or insert their names in the land records through succession deeds and inventories. Furthermore, some of the unlawfully obtained properties were purportedly sold by the accused to buyers from both Goa and other states. The Enforcement Directorate’s actions are a response to the alleged money laundering activities linked to these property transactions, underscoring the broader implications of forged documentation and illicit property dealings in the region.
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