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Crime
Rourkela Excise Officer Arrested for Taking ₹5 Lakh Bribe
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:03 PM
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During a vigilance raid in Rourkela, an excise officer was caught accepting a ₹5 lakh bribe and has been arrested by authorities.
A vigilance raid in Rourkela on Tuesday led to the arrest of an excise officer who was caught accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh. The officer was apprehended while attempting to transfer the money to a private individual. Police officials from the Odisha Vigilance Department conducted the operation after receiving intelligence about irregularities in the excise department.
The arrested officer is now under investigation for corruption and misuse of official position. Authorities have seized the bribe money and are reviewing the officer’s financial records for further evidence. The case is being treated as a serious offense under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter oversight within the excise department. The Odisha government has pledged to strengthen internal audits and ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
The arrested officer is now under investigation for corruption and misuse of official position. Authorities have seized the bribe money and are reviewing the officer’s financial records for further evidence. The case is being treated as a serious offense under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter oversight within the excise department. The Odisha government has pledged to strengthen internal audits and ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.