Colva: Two brothers from Palolem in Goa were allegedly defrauded of Rs 12 lakh after three men promised to secure a government teaching position for their sister-in-law in October 2024.
According to a report in the Times of India, Curtorim police, the accused allegedly misrepresented themselves as government officials and offered to arrange the appointment in exchange for money. The brothers, identified as Amaraj Bhandari and Raviraj, reportedly trusted the claim and paid the demanded amount in the hope of securing the teaching post for their relative.
The three accused have been identified as Sainath Naik, a resident of Sattari, Kalpesh Bhukkar from Cuncolim, and Narendra Kudalkar of Santa Cruz.
Police said the accused failed to arrange the promised government job even after receiving the money. The brothers subsequently approached the authorities, following which a cheating case was registered at Curtorim police station.
The alleged incident highlights how fraudsters exploit people’s aspirations for government employment by posing as officials and making false promises of recruitment in exchange for money.
Curtorim police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the alleged involvement of the accused and the recovery of the money are awaited.
