Archive · 2 Jun 2025
More Arrests Made in Goa Education Fraud Case
Someone took money that was meant for schools in Goa.
Police found out and have arrested a few more people, who are accused of helping to steal the money.
They got bank details and other information to help with the theft.
The police are still investigating where the money went and who else was involved.
The total amount taken was about Rs 4.6 crore, money intended for school schemes.
Three additional arrests were made in connection to the Goa Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan fraud.
The arrests occurred in West Bengal and Delhi.
The arrested individuals allegedly procured and supplied bank details, SIM cards, and ATM cards.
The fraud involves the misappropriation of funds intended for school education schemes.
Funds totaling Rs 4.6 crore were siphoned from the GSSA account.
- Who
- Porvorim Police, Sumanta Mondal, Alamin Mondal, Bidyadhar Mallick, Goa Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (GSSA)
- What
- Three more arrests in Goa Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan fraud case involving misappropriated funds.
- When
- April 2024 (misappropriation discovered), arrests ongoing
- Where
- Goa, Delhi, West Bengal
- Why
- To investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan fraud, which involved siphoning funds intended for school education schemes.
- Organization Targeted
- Goa Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- Amount Siphoned
- Rs 4.6 crore
- Locations of Arrests
- West Bengal and Delhi
- Items Procured Illegally
- Bank accounts, SIMs, and ATM cards
- Lead Investigative Agency
- Porvorim Police
