Advocate Pratima Coutinho has raised concerns over the alleged cash-for-jobs scam that has rocked Goa, highlighting the need for justice and transparency in government recruitment processes. The scam, which involves individuals paying bribes in exchange for government jobs, has resulted in multiple arrests, including a BJP worker implicated in the scandal.

The scam has drawn widespread criticism, with opposition leaders and activists, including Advocate Coutinho, demanding strict action against those involved. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has pledged to recover money from the accused by seizing their properties and returning it to the victims. He assured the public that arrests will continue irrespective of political affiliations, emphasizing transparency in recruitment through the State Staff Selection Commission​.