In a prompt and well-coordinated operation, the Mangaluru Central Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police successfully froze ₹3.7 crore linked to an alleged multi-crore scam orchestrated by businessman Roshan Saldanha. Victims from Maharashtra and Assam reported transferring large sums to Saldanha, triggering swift police action.
According to Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH, Saldanha is presently in judicial custody in connection with two ongoing cases registered at the Mangaluru CEN Crime Police Station.
The case gained momentum on Friday after an entrepreneur from Maharashtra filed a formal complaint, revealing he had transferred ₹5 crore to the accused via bank transactions. Around the same time, another victim from Assam alleged that he sent ₹20 lakh on July 16 and 17.
Responding immediately, the police contacted the respective banks and were able to freeze ₹3.5 crore from the Maharashtra transaction and the entire ₹20 lakh from Assam, thereby averting further financial damage.
The Commissioner added that a fresh First Information Report (FIR) is being filed against Saldanha. Authorities are also preparing to seek his police custody on Monday to deepen the investigation and identify further victims or financial trails.
The case underscores the growing sophistication of financial frauds and the importance of rapid inter-state coordination to safeguard victims’ money and apprehend culprits.