Panaji Police have apprehended three individuals suspected of orchestrating a fake entry pass scam at the renowned floating Casino in Panjim. The arrest comes following a complaint filed by Amit Garg, alleging fraud and deceitful practices leading to substantial financial losses for the establishment.
According to the complaint lodged on 11/03/2024, Garg detailed how on 02/03/2024, individuals, identified as Chetan Kilkile Nikhil Phalke, and Shreenidhi Mandavkar, allegedly conspired to produce and sell counterfeit entry pass belts at the reception of Big Daddy Casino. These fake passes, posing as genuine, duped unsuspecting guests into believing they had legitimate access to the premises, resulting in a loss of Rs 10,500 for the casino.
A specialized team led by PI Vijaykumar Chodankar and comprising officers Amir Taral, Nitin Gaonkar, and Aditya Mardolkar swiftly launched an investigation into the matter. Through meticulous intelligence gathering and technical surveillance, the culprits were identified as Nikhil Phalke, Chetan Kilkile, and Shreenidhi Mandavkar, all residents of Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
On the 14th of March, the investigative team, with the assistance of local law enforcement in Kolhapur, successfully located and arrested the accused individuals. Nikhil Phalke, Chetan Kilkile, and Shreenidhi Mandavkar were brought to the Panaji Police Station and formally charged in connection with the crime.
Superintendent of Police North, Akshat Kaushal, alongside SDPO Panaji, Sudesh Naik, and PI Vijaykumar Chodankar, have assured the public that further investigation into the case is underway. PSI Amir Y. Taral leads the ongoing inquiry under their supervision.
