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Crime
Goa Police File Charges Against 520 Tourists' Touts in Calangute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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Goa police have filed criminal charges against 520 individuals accused of targeting tourists in Calangute.
Goa police have registered criminal offences against 520 individuals alleged to have targeted tourists in the popular beach town of Calangute.
The action comes after a series of complaints from visitors who reported being approached by a large number of touts offering travel and accommodation services at inflated rates.
The filing of charges is part of a broader effort by local law‑enforcement agencies to curb tourist scams and protect the state’s reputation as a safe destination.
Investigations are underway, and the police are coordinating with tourism authorities to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
The action comes after a series of complaints from visitors who reported being approached by a large number of touts offering travel and accommodation services at inflated rates.
The filing of charges is part of a broader effort by local law‑enforcement agencies to curb tourist scams and protect the state’s reputation as a safe destination.
Investigations are underway, and the police are coordinating with tourism authorities to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.