The Goa police recently busted a sex toys scam targeting tourists visiting the coastal state. In addition to the sex toys scam, the police also busted two more rackets, including fraudulent sales of tickets for water sports activities and hotel rooms.Goa police have busted three major rackets in North Goa targeting tourists, in which fraudulent sales of tickets for water sports activities, hotel rooms, and sex toys were being made online. The incident came to light after tourists would later discover that they have been duped, and the services or products they paid for will not be available.
In the sex toy case, the complainant reported purchasing sex toys from an e-commerce website that falsely claimed to have a presence in Goa. Despite receiving the payment, the company did not deliver the product. On verification, it was found that the listed business address did not exist. “Following the complaint, an FIR was registered at the Panaji police station. Further investigation revealed multiple complaints from victims across the country,” North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal said. “These fraudsters were actively targeting tourists in Goa, taking advantage of their online purchases and the lack of local knowledge. Acting swiftly, our team tracked down and apprehended the accused, Shubendhu Kumar Das, 37, of Kolkata.”
In the water sports scam, police received multiple complaints on the 1930 cybercrime helpline about individuals fraudulently selling tickets for water sports activities in Goa. Victims reported that after making payments, they often discovered that the advertised operators did not exist.A few also claimed that the services provided were not up to the mark of what was advertised. In the said fraud, police nabbed Mayank Jain, Harish Jain and Shashank Verma, all residents of Delhi.