In a major development in the alleged Rs 100 crore investment scam, the Goa Government has issued an interim attachment order under the Goa Protection of Investors and Depositors Act, 2018 (GPID), targeting seven properties and multiple bank accounts belonging to Myron Rodrigues, his ex-wife Sunita Rodrigues, and his current wife Deepali Parab.
The properties and accounts are believed to be proceeds of crime, linked to the scam in which several investors were allegedly duped with false promises of high returns on investments. The order is a part of the government's continued efforts to safeguard the interests of investors and depositors.
The Crime Branch has already arrested Deepali Parab, 42, a resident of Kalyan, Mumbai, who is currently in judicial custody after her bail plea was rejected by the Sessions Court, Margao. Sunita Rodrigues was also taken into custody by the MHB Colony Police Station in Mumbai.
The investigation has so far revealed that Myron Rodrigues and Deepali Parab allegedly misled investors, collected crores of rupees, and diverted the funds for personal use. Deepali has been arrested under EOC PS Case no 04/2024 under Sections 406, 420 read with 34 of IPC and Sections 3 & 5 of the GPID Act.
The main accused, Myron Rodrigues, remains absconding. While a Blue Corner Notice had previously been issued by INTERPOL, the Goa Police has now submitted a proposal to the CBI for the issuance of a Red Corner Notice, suspecting that Rodrigues is currently abroad.
Authorities continue to probe the matter, and further action is expected as efforts intensify to trace and extradite the accused.