Goa, April 18 -- Ponda Police have registered an FIR against an individual for allegedly cheating a complainant of Rs.5.70 lakh through fraudulent means.

According to the complaint, the incident took place between April 4 and April 7, 2026, during which the accused reportedly took possession of electrical project wires worth Rs.5.70 lakh. To support the transaction, the accused allegedly provided a fake UTR (Unique Transaction Reference) number as proof of payment.

However, the complainant later discovered that no payment had been received, leading to allegations of cheating and misappropriation of goods.

Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and are working to trace the accused and verify the details of the fraudulent...