Odisha Vigilance arrests revenue assistant for embezzling Rs 3.03 crore meant for salaries, pensions

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested a Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of Derabish block in Kendrapara district for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to Rs 3.03 crore earmarked for salaries, arrears and pension payments. The accused, identified as Sasikanta Rana, was arrested in Angul with the help of mobile phone tracking. He had been absconding since the alleged financial fraud came to light. According to Vigilance officials, investigations revealed that Rana allegedly misappropriated Rs 3,03,65,843 during his postings at Rajkanika and Derabish blocks, where he was responsible for processing salary, arrears and pension-related payments. He allegedly siphoned…