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  • Former Nuapada CDPO Gets 3-Yr RI in Corruption Case

    Former Nuapada CDPO Gets 3-Yr RI in Corruption Case

    Bijaya Laxmi Marandi, Former Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Sinapalli Block, Nuapada district, was convicted today by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna.

    She was charged under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting a ₹10,000 bribe to facilitate the passing of bills and payment for the supply of Chhatua.

    The court sentenced her to three years of simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹20,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional six months of imprisonment.

    Smt. Marandi, who was serving as CDPO in Parjang Block, Dhenkanal district, at the time of her conviction, now faces the prospect of dismissal from service, as Odisha Vigilance has decided to move the competent authority for her removal.

    This conviction is a notable step in Odisha Vigilance’s ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and transparency in governance, sending a strong message against corruption in public service.

  • Former Junior Clerk Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case

    Former Junior Clerk Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case

    Sukanta Kumar Das, a former Junior Clerk in the office of the Tahasildar, Kujanga, and currently posted as a Junior Clerk at the Collectorate, Jagatsinghpur, has been convicted by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack.

    The case dates back to September 23, 2017, when Das was caught demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant in exchange for facilitating the issuance of a Record of Rights (RoR) in a lease case. Following an extensive investigation, Odisha Vigilance charged him under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

    Das has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for four years and was immediately sent to jail custody to serve his sentence. Additionally, Odisha Vigilance has announced its intention to move the competent authority for his dismissal from government service.

    This conviction underscores Odisha Vigilance’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in public service.

  • Rural Works Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Bhubaneswar

    Rural Works Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Bhubaneswar

    Naresh Kumar Das, Assistant Engineer of the Rural Works (Public Health) Division in Bhubaneswar, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance yesterday for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 Lakh.

    The bribe was demanded to clear a contractor’s pending bills.

    Following the arrest, a total of Rs. 3.56 Lakhs in cash was recovered during further investigations. This included Rs. 1.26 Lakhs found on his person and Rs. 1.30 Lakhs retrieved from his rented residence in Bhubaneswar.

    A case, Bhubaneswar Vigilance Police Station Case No. 5/2025, has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Das is set to be presented before the court today as vigilance officials continue their inquiry into his financial dealings.

  • PMFBY Fund Misuse: Vigilance Arrests Co-Operative Society Head

    PMFBY Fund Misuse: Vigilance Arrests Co-Operative Society Head

    Odisha Vigilance arrested Girish Chandra Behera, in-charge Secretary of Durgadevi Co-Operative Society, Balasore in a case involving the misappropriation of government funds under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

    The alleged diversion of Rs. 5.8 Lakhs in indemnity claims, earmarked for 38 farmers affected during 2021-2023, was uncovered after investigations.

    The funds, intended to compensate farmers for crop damage under PMFBY, were misused by Behera, according to officials. The Balasore Vigilance Police Station has registered Case No. 2/2025 under sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and section 409 of the Indian Penal Code.

    Behera has been forwarded to the court, while Odisha Vigilance continues its efforts to crack down on corruption and safeguard public resources.

  • Gandhamardan Co-op Rs 100 Cr Fraud: Raja Chakra, Associates Sent to Judicial Custody

    Gandhamardan Co-op Rs 100 Cr Fraud: Raja Chakra, Associates Sent to Judicial Custody

    In connection with the ₹100 crore corruption case linked to the Gandhamardan Loading Agency and Transport Cooperative Society, four accused individuals were presented in the Balasore Chit Fund Court today.

    These individuals, including the primary suspect, Soumya Shankar Chakra, also known as Raja, were remanded for three days for intensive interrogation by the Crime Branch.

    Joining Chakra were the former society president Manas Ranjan Barik, current secretary Utkal Das, and associate Sushant Samal.

    The Crime Branch had conducted a thorough interrogation over the remand period. Today, the accused were sent to judicial custody following their court appearance.

    Raja Chakra’s bail plea is set for a hearing on April 3, which will likely mark a crucial development in this high-profile case.

    This massive corruption scandal has stirred significant public and legal attention.