Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested two individuals for the alleged misappropriation of public funds amounting to Rs 12,33,435 in Koraput district.
The arrested individuals have been identified as G. Shankar and Laikhana Nayak. Shankar is the former Assistant Data Entry Operator (ADEO)-cum-former Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) of Banuaguda Gram Panchayat, currently serving as the ADEO of Lamtaput Block. Nayak was serving as the Village Mate of Banuaguda Gram Panchayat. Following their arrest on October 23, 2026, both accused were forwarded to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Jayapur.
According to a press release by the Vigilance Directorate, the accused allegedly engaged in fraudulent practices by falsifying official records. They showed the execution of multiple government-funded development works that were not actually carried out on the ground. Authorities stated that the alleged misappropriation pertains to four major projects located under Banuaguda Gram Panchayat within the Kundra Block of Koraput district.
In connection with the financial fraud, Odisha Vigilance has registered Koraput Vigilance PS Case No.23, dated 23.10.2026, against Shankar and Nayak. The case has been filed under sections 316(5), 336(3), 340(2), 344, and 61(2) of the BNS.
Further investigation into the case is currently in progress to determine the full extent of the scam.
