Odisha Vigilance Arrests Govt Employee in Rs 3 Crore Scam

Odisha Vigilance has arrested a former Senior Revenue Assistant of Derabish Block in Kendrapara district for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of government funds amounting to over Rs 3.03 crore through the HRMS portal.

The accused, identified as Sasikanta Rana, was reportedly absconding and was eventually traced and arrested in Anugola with the help of digital surveillance.

According to the vigilance investigation, the alleged fraud took place during his postings at Rajkanika and Derabish blocks between August 2023 and October 2025. Investigators found that Rs 1.46 crore was allegedly siphoned off during his Rajkanika tenure, while another Rs 1.56 crore was misappropriated during his posting at Derabish. The total amount involved stands at Rs 3,03,65,843.

The probe revealed that fraudulent salary, pension, gratuity, arrear and leave-related claims were allegedly generated in the names of retired and deceased government employees. Their actual bank details were reportedly replaced with accounts belonging to Rana, his family members and an associate. The money was subsequently transferred through NEFT transactions.

Two cases, Cuttack Vigilance PS Case Nos. 42 and 43 of 2026, have been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The accused was produced before the Special Judge, Vigilance Court in Cuttack. Further investigation is underway to identify other possible individuals involved in the alleged financial fraud.