In a swift operation, the Panjim Coastal Security Police arrested a Bengaluru-based fraudster who had earlier escaped from police custody, officials said.
The accused, identified as Gagan Deep N (32), a native of Chikballapur in Karnataka, was initially arrested by Bengaluru City Police on March 31 for allegedly duping a charitable trust of ₹6.30 crore by impersonating an official of a reputed multinational company.
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After his arrest in Anjuna, he was taken to Bengaluru for further investigation. Police later returned to Goa on April 3 along with the accused to recover part of the defrauded money, which was reportedly spent at a casino in Panaji.
However, on the night of April 4, the accused managed to escape from custody while inside the casino, allegedly taking advantage of the crowd and pushing past police personnel.
Following a complaint lodged by the Devanahhali Police, the Panaji Coastal Security Police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and launched an intensive manhunt.
Using a combination of human intelligence and technical surveillance, police traced the accused to Dodamarg, where he was detained from an eco-farm and brought back to Goa for arrest.
Officials confirmed that the Bengaluru City Police are in the process of taking custody of the accused for further investigation.
The operation was led by Police Inspector Sajith Pillai, along with a dedicated team, under the supervision of senior officers including SP Roy Pereira and Coastal Security SP Rajesh Kumar. Further investigation is ongoing.
