*SRI DILLIP KUMAR PRADHAN, PEO ARRESTED BY ODISHA VIGILANCE FOR MISAPPROPRIATION OF GOVT FUNDS OVER RS.11.28 LAKHS UNDER MBPY*.
1. *Incident Overview*
Today, on April 6, 2026, the Odisha Vigilance arrested Sri Dillip Kumar Pradhan, currently serving as the Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Ratanpur GP under Tangi Block, District- Khordha. *Sri Pradhan is accused of misappropriating Government funds amounting to Rs. 11,28,600/- during his previous tenure (January 2023 to July, 2024) as the PEO of Balipatna Panchayat Samiti*.
2. *Investigation Findings*
Detailed investigations by the Vigilance officers revealed that *the misappropriated amount was specifically earmarked for the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). These funds were intended for disbursement to eligible beneficiaries, including the elderly and vulnerable, in the following areas under the Balianta Block*:
(a) Pampalo Gram Panchayat.
(b) Rajas Gram Panchayat.
Instead of reaching the intended recipients, *the funds were illegally diverted and siphoned off by the accused Sri Pradhan*.
3. *Legal Action and Charges*
In light of the evidence gathered, Bhubaneswar Vigilance P.S. Case No. 6 (dated 06.04.2026) under Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018 and BNS has been registered against Sri Pradhan.
*He is being forwarded to the Hon’ble Court of Spl Judge,Vigilance, Bhubaneswar*.
Further Investigation continuing.
