Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa Police have received six complaints alleging that customers from different parts of the country were cheated of a total of ₹6.84 lakh in connection with holiday packages and membership schemes offered by Beatrix Holiday Private Limited and Goa Life Vacation Pvt. Ltd.
The complaints, lodged on September 17, 2026, relate to alleged transactions ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹1.60 lakh and name Gaurish Ratnakar Shirodkar, described in the complaints as owner/director of the companies, along with company representatives or staff in some cases.
In one complaint, Bhanidian Lazer Baptist Anthony of Thane alleged that he was induced at The Crown Hotel in Panaji on March 18, 2026, to purchase holiday bookings and membership benefits after being assured of premium accommodation and services. He alleged that he paid ₹1.50 lakh through a debit card but neither received the promised services nor a refund.
In another complaint, Hyderabad resident S. Anjana alleged that she was offered a 10-year holiday package worth ₹1.60 lakh at The Crown Hotel in Panaji on April 13, 2026. She alleged that she was asked to provide her debit card and OTPs for an eligibility check, following which a payment/loan transaction of ₹1.60 lakh was effected in favour of the company. She later sought cancellation and a refund, but alleged that the money was not returned.
A third complaint was filed by M. Kirthi of Odisha, who alleged that he was approached through a lucky-draw promotional activity in Panaji and subsequently induced to purchase a holiday package for ₹60,000 through a credit card EMI facility. He alleged that the promised services were not provided and the amount was not refunded.
Nilesh Patil, in a complaint submitted through email, alleged that he was approached through a lucky-draw promotion in May 2026 at Lemon Tree Hotel, Anjuna. He alleged that after attending a holiday-package presentation, he was persuaded to purchase an international holiday package and paid ₹1.10 lakh through a credit card under an EMI option. He further alleged that repeated attempts to contact the accused for assistance were unsuccessful.
In another complaint, Bengaluru resident Raghav Choudhary alleged that he and his wife were approached in Arpora on December 27, 2025, and induced to purchase a holiday package promising access to more than 76 domestic and 180 international destinations. The couple allegedly paid ₹1.04 lakh through Bank of Baroda and HSBC credit cards. Choudhary alleged that despite repeated requests, the amount was not refunded.
The sixth complaint was filed by Shane R. Perinayak of Bengaluru, who alleged that he was induced at the Radisson Hotel in Candolim on October 4, 2025, to purchase a five-year vacation package for ₹1 lakh. He alleged that the promised package was not delivered and the amount was not refunded.
The complaints have been taken up by different police stations, with investigations being conducted by officers from Panaji, Anjuna and Calangute police stations.
Police investigations into the allegations are underway.
