Goa Scandal: Government Vows to Crack Down on Jobs Scam

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has promised arrests and property seizures for those involved in a cash-for-jobs scam. BJP member Shruti Prabhugaonkar was recently arrested. The government aims to repay victims, emphasizing transparency in recruitment amid allegations of involvement by senior BJP officials.

Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced this week that arrests will be made in connection with a cash-for-government jobs scam, pledging that the government will seize the properties of those accused and compensate the victims.

The statement followed the arrest of Shruti Prabhugaonkar, a BJP worker, as part of the ongoing investigation into the scam. Sawant emphasized his administration's commitment to an unbiased crackdown, declaring that anyone found guilty would face legal consequences, regardless of political affiliations.

Former South Goa MP Narendra Sawaikar underscored the transparency measures in government recruitment and the new State Staff Selection Commission. He urged the public to lodge complaints even against BJP members, reaffirming that no one involved in the scam would be spared.

(With inputs from agencies.)