Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Sri Manoranjan Sahoo, former Senior Clerk of Hindol Sub-Treasury in Dhenkanal district, for his alleged involvement in a major government fund embezzlement case amounting to ₹68.85 lakh.
🔴 Arrest & Background
Sri Sahoo, who had reportedly been absconding for nearly two years to avoid legal action, was apprehended late last night by Vigilance officials following sustained efforts to trace him.
💵 Details of the Financial Irregularity
The total amount misappropriated stands at ₹68,85,497/- (Rupees Sixty-Eight Lakh Eighty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven only).
Investigations revealed that the accused illegally withdrew government funds through deceptive methods and diverted money meant for family pension beneficiaries.
Instead of depositing the funds into the rightful pensioners’ accounts, Sri Sahoo allegedly transferred the amounts into his personal bank account as well as accounts belonging to his relatives.
⚖️ Legal Proceedings
A case has been registered under Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 32/2024 under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act).
He is being produced today before the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance Court, Dhenkanal. Further investigation is currently underway to uncover the full scope of the offence and identify any additional involvement.
