The Crime Branch has arrested two more individuals in connection with the massive ₹5.36 crore fraud involving the Goa Samagra Shiksha program, a flagship education initiative of the Government of Goa.
The accused—Mriganka Joarder (37) and Subhashis Sikdar—both residents of West Bengal, were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent withdrawal of ₹5,36,03,000 from the Government’s Savings Bank Account.
Authorities confirmed that the two suspects played key roles in the coordinated scheme, which had earlier led to the arrest of five others. With these latest arrests, the number of individuals apprehended in the case now stands at seven.
The Crime Branch is continuing its investigation to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy and identify any additional collaborators. The case has raised serious concerns about the security and oversight of government financial systems.