“This is not merely a financial scandal. It is an ethical one. At stake is the very question of what Goa’s economy should stand for. Is the state comfortable with being a haven where gambling dens double up as gateways for illicit finance? Should public policy continue to justify casinos as engines of tourism while ignoring their role as conduits for black money and addiction? For a state already battling unemployment, inflation, and ecological degradation, relying on an industry tainted by illegality is a short-sighted and morally bankrupt choice.” The Enforcement Directorate’s recent raids on casino operators in Goa…
