The Odisha Vigilance Directorate arrested Sadasiba Pradhan, former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) at the Sub-Collector’s Office in Chhatrapur, for allegedly embezzling Rs 8,63,200 of government Red Cross funds.
Pradhan, who is currently posted at the Tahsil Office in Surada, Ganjam district, was arrested following a rigorous anti-corruption probe into allegations of financial misconduct.
Siphoned Public Funds for Personal Gain
According to Vigilance officials, the breach occurred while Pradhan was entrusted with managing the Nizarat Section of the Sub-Collector’s Office in Chhatrapur between December 2023 and August 2025. His responsibilities included maintaining official accounts and collecting funds earmarked for the Red Cross.
A detailed inquiry and verification revealed that Pradhan systematically issued official receipt books and collected ₹8,63,200 from the public. However, instead of crediting the collections into the designated Red Cross account at the State Bank of India (SBI), Chhatrapur Branch, he pocketed the entire amount for personal use.
Legal Action & Ongoing Investigation
Following the conclusive evidence gathered during the probe, Brahmapur Vigilance registered a case (P.S. Case No. 13 dated 31.10.2026) against Pradhan.
He faces charges under:
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Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018
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Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Vigilance authorities confirmed that Sri Pradhan is being forwarded to the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Brahmapur. Further investigations are underway to determine if additional official records were manipulated during his tenure.
