ED Files Money Laundering Case in Goa Land Fraud Matter
The ED began its probe based on a chargesheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Goa Police, arising from an FIR registered by the Crime Branch in 2022.
Panaji, Feb 12, 2026: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 against Mohammed Suhail and others in connection with an alleged land fraud case. The Principal District and Sessions Judge, North Goa, Panaji, took cognizance of the offence on January 2, 2026. The ED began its probe based on a chargesheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Goa Police, arising from an FIR registered by the Crime Branch in 2022. According to the agency, the investigation revealed that Suhail, described as a habitual offender in land-grabbing cases, allegedly orchestrated a conspiracy to fraudulently transfer ownership of a property located in Anjuna, Bardez. Officials stated that forged birth and death certificates were allegedly created to fabricate a fictitious individual and falsely establish succession claims. These documents were then used to execute a Power of Attorney and facilitate subsequent property transactions. The ED further alleged that the property was undervalued to project illicit proceeds as legitimate, with cash transactions conducted beyond the registered value. Mohammed Suhail was arrested on September 22, 2025, and remains in judicial custody. The court proceedings saw Suhail produced via video conferencing, while the co-accused was represented by legal counsel. Further investigation is underway.