The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in Goa and uncovered a massive land scam worth over INR 1,000 crore. The investigation revealed that Rohan Harmalkar, identified as the key mastermind, along with his associates, orchestrated a large-scale conspiracy to illegally appropriate land belonging to rightful owners through fraudulent means such as impersonation, creation of fake documents, and tampering with revenue records. These properties, located in prime tourist areas like Anjuna, Arpora, and Assagao in Bardez Taluka, were unlawfully sold without the owners' consent, causing significant financial and legal distress to the victims.
What also came to light during the raids was that the ED seized property documents of immovable assets worth more than INR 600 crore, along with forged title deeds and manipulated land records spanning several lakh square metres. The agency also found evidence of money laundering, with proceeds of crime moved through various individuals and proxy entities and invested in real estate, luxury vehicles, and other high-value assets.