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Odisha IAS Officer Caught in Bribery Scandal

  • IAS officer Dhiman Chakma was caught accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe on Sunday in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The bribery exposure followed a complaint from a businessman who alleged Chakma demanded Rs 20 lakh, threatening action if unpaid.
  • An IAS officer who joined the service in 2021 and is currently serving as Sub-Collector was taken into custody on Monday. He was presented before the court, which refused his bail application and ordered his remand to jail.
  • Vigilance officials recovered Rs 47 lakh in cash from his official residence during searches, with positive chemical tests on his hands and table drawer.
  • Following Chief Minister Majhi's directive to suspend the officer on Tuesday, legal proceedings related to anti-corruption laws are in progress, with further inquiries ongoing.
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Ommcom News broke the news in Bhubaneswar, India on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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