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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a significant land scam in Goa, involving the illegal acquisition of properties valued at over INR 1,000 crore. The operation included multiple raids across locations such as Anjuna, Assagao, and Arpora. The main accused, Rohan Harmalkar, allegedly led a conspiracy involving forged documents and manipulated land records. The ED has provisionally attached assets exceeding INR 600 crore and filed a prosecution complaint against 36 individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This investigation follows earlier actions, including the attachment of 31 properties valued at INR 39 crore in November 2023.
In a significant development earlier this week, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids across Goa, uncovering a massive land scam involving properties valued at over INR 1,000 crore. The operation targeted multiple locations, including prime areas such as Anjuna, Assagao, and Arpora. Advertisement
The central figure in this alleged conspiracy is Rohan Harmalkar, who is believed to have orchestrated the illegal acquisition of numerous properties. Investigations revealed that Harmalkar and his associates employed forged documents to manipulate land records, facilitating the unlawful transfer of property titles into their names. These fraudulent activities were carried out under the guise of ancestral claims, allowing the accused to gain control over valuable land parcels.
As part of the ongoing probe, the ED has provisionally attached assets exceeding INR 600 crore, including original property documents and other related materials. The agency has also filed a prosecution complaint against 36 individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the illegal land acquisition activities.
This recent action builds upon earlier measures taken by the ED, including the provisional attachment of 31 immovable properties valued at INR 39 crore in November 2023. The investigation has gained momentum with the involvement of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Goa Police, which is actively examining over 100 properties suspected to be part of the illicit land grab scheme.
The involvement of forged documents and manipulated land records highlights the sophisticated nature of these fraudulent schemes. The ongoing investigation, supported by the SIT, aims to dismantle the network of individuals involved and recover unlawfully acquired assets. The ED's efforts are pivotal in ensuring accountability and restoring integrity to land transactions in the region
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