An individual, claiming to be an FDA official, is moving around in Calangute, speaking fluent Konkani, and demanding money.HM Vishwajeet Rane

It has come to our notice that an individual, claiming to be an FDA official, is moving around in Calangute, speaking fluent Konkani, and demanding money. He is using the alias Soiroo Naiktuenkar, also known as Sarvesh Naik Tuvemkar, and has been making telephonic calls to food business operators, impersonating himself as an FDA official and demanding cash by threatening the owners with dire consequences. He has made calls from the following numbers: 8747850885 and 9356278836. This office has no affiliation with such a person. We request everyone to remain vigilant and not fall prey to such fraudulent activities. Several complaints have been received regarding this impersonation, and we have directed the Director, FDA, to file an FIR against the individual. Strict action will be taken against the culprit. If you encounter this individual or have any information, please report it to the authorities immediately.