In a major development following OTV’s exclusive report on 28th August, the Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested Junior Engineer (JE) Jayanarayan Bag from Bangomunda Block in Bolangir district. The arrest comes after allegations of embezzlement of over Rs 22 lakh from the MGNREGA scheme surfaced through the media exposé.

Fake Labourers Used to Siphon Funds

According to Vigilance officials, the accused JE fraudulently transferred government funds meant for MGNREGA projects in Belpada Gram Panchayat. The money, meant to pay genuine labourers, was reportedly deposited into accounts created under fake labourers’ names, causing significant financial loss to the government.

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