The probe into the multi-crore Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam has revealed fresh details, with investigators zeroing in on the alleged masterminds behind the racket. So far, police have arrested 114 candidates and three middlemen in connection with the fraud.

Preliminary findings indicate that the scam was operated by a network of brokers who struck deals with aspirants, reportedly demanding Rs 25 lakh from each candidate in exchange for securing their selection. Aspirants were allegedly taken outside Odisha for ‘special coaching’, while their original certificates were seized as collateral until payment was completed.

Investigators have also identified Shankar Prusty and Muna Mohanty as key figures linked to the scam. Both are accused of running a well-organised netwo

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