CBI raids Mickky
GOANEWS DESK, PANAJI | 08 September 2010 22:22 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigations raided Mickky Pacheco’s establishments at Betalbatim tonight.
The central agency has already filed an FIR against the Benaulim MLA in connection with illegal immigration and money laundering racket.
Mickky has said he would fully co-operate with the investigation authorities.
The Unit of the US department, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security had informed India about Mickky's alleged illegal transactions.
Later, the Ministry of External Affairs had handed over the case to the CBI.
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security says Mickky had 12 Million dollars in his bank account in America and he transfered 2 million dollars to India illegally.
While stating that he would co-operate with the CBI, Mickky said he still cannot understand what these cases are.
The raid was conducted by three officers from Mumbai CBI and two Goan officers.
CBI officials howver have not divulged any more details about their investigation.
