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Crime
Odisha Vigilance Nabs Former PACS Secretary in Rs 16.72 Lakh Fertilizer Fraud
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested a former PACS secretary over a fertilizer scam involving Rs 16.72 lakh, according to reports.
The Odisha Vigilance Department announced the arrest of a former secretary of the Public Agricultural Credit System (PACS) in connection with a fertilizer fraud that allegedly involved Rs 16.72 lakh. Investigators said the ex‑official is suspected of misappropriating funds meant for fertilizer procurement and distribution.
According to the vigilance agency, the alleged misdeed was uncovered during a routine audit of PACS accounts, which revealed irregularities in the handling of fertilizer subsidies. The department has seized relevant documents and is conducting further forensic examination of financial records.
The arrested individual is currently in custody, and the case has been forwarded to the district court for trial. No official comment has been released regarding potential bail or sentencing, but the vigilance office emphasized its commitment to curbing corruption in agricultural schemes.
According to the vigilance agency, the alleged misdeed was uncovered during a routine audit of PACS accounts, which revealed irregularities in the handling of fertilizer subsidies. The department has seized relevant documents and is conducting further forensic examination of financial records.
The arrested individual is currently in custody, and the case has been forwarded to the district court for trial. No official comment has been released regarding potential bail or sentencing, but the vigilance office emphasized its commitment to curbing corruption in agricultural schemes.