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Odisha Government Engineer Arrested in Disproportionate Assets Case
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:15
Odisha Government Engineer Arrested in Disproportionate Assets Case
- •Arabinda Mohanty, an assistant executive engineer in the R and B Division, was arrested by the Odisha Vigilance Department.
- •Authorities seized multiple properties, including two multi-storey buildings, a five-acre farmhouse, and 23 high-value plots.
- •Raids were conducted across 10 locations in Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Khurda districts based on search warrants.
- •Investigators recovered Rs 10.57 lakh in cash, deposits worth Rs 69.69 lakh, 300 grams of gold, and a four-wheeler.
- •A case has been registered against the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018, and further investigation is ongoing.
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Arabinda Mohanty, an assistant executive engineer in the Roads and Buildings Division at Betanoti in Mayurbhanj's Baripada, was placed under arrest by the Odisha Vigilance Department.
The raids led to the seizure of two multi-storey buildings, a five-acre farmhouse, 23 high-value plots, Rs 10.57 lakh in cash, deposits worth Rs 69.69 lakh, 300 gm of gold, and a four-wheeler.
A case has been officially registered against the engineer under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018.
