Three people, including an assistant commercial tax officer, were arrested in Odisha for committing financial fraud.

In Bhubaneswar, a recent incident has been causing quite a stir. The anti-corruption vigilance wing of Odisha Police has made some arrests, including that of an assistant commercial tax officer, on the charge of a major financial fraud. The total amount involved is a whopping Rs 4 crore, and this news has sent shockwaves throughout the city.

According to officials, the Vigilance Department has gathered enough evidence to support their claims of the individuals' involvement in the alleged misappropriation of government funds. The accused are said to have abused their official power at the CT and GST office in Bhubaneswar, resulting in the illegal refund of VAT and disbursement of a large sum of money.

In a statement released by the Vigilance Department, it was stated that during the course of their enquiry, it was uncovered that two individuals, namely Satyaki Pattanaik and Deeptikanta Choudhury, had worked together with officials at the CT and GST office in Bhubaneswar to divert funds amounting to Rs 4,03,09,723. This was done by submitting fraudulent appeals on behalf of a company, and it is believed that forged and fabricated documents were used to carry out this heinous act.

Further investigations revealed that the accused officials had tampered with financial instruments and accepted statutory forms that contained forged signatures and seals. This information was highlighted in the inquiry report, which ultimately led to the filing of a criminal case against the main culprits- Satyaki Pattanaik, Deeptikanta Choudhury, and Abinash Pradhan, an employee at the CT and GST office in Bhubaneswar who was posted as an ACTO in Jeypore.

The Vigilance Department did not waste any time and made the arrests on Thursday. The news of these arrests has also brought some relief to the citizens of Bhubaneswar, who were concerned about the misuse of power and corruption within the government offices. This incident has also brought to light the importance of maintaining transparency and integrity in such positions of authority.

In another news related to financial fraud, the ED has taken action against Mehul Choksi, the infamous PNB scammer, by beginning the process of restitution of over Rs 2,500 crore worth of assets. This is a positive step towards recovering the stolen funds and bringing the perpetrators to justice. It is reassuring to see the government taking necessary measures to combat financial fraud and protect the interests of the citizens.

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