Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Odisha IAS Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe
An IAS officer named Dhiman Chakma was arrested for taking a bribe.
He was caught after accepting 10 lakh rupees from a businessman.
He had asked for a total of 20 lakh rupees.
The officer had the businessman come to his office to collect the money.
Police found 47 lakh rupees in cash at his home during a search.
He worked as a Sub-Collector in Kalahandi.
The officer is being investigated for corruption.
The arrest happened after an operation by the Odisha Vigilance.
He is charged with violating anti-corruption laws.
IAS officer Dhiman Chakma was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe.
The bribe was related to a Rs 20 lakh extortion scheme targeting a businessman.
Chakma received Rs 10 lakh at his official government residence.
Authorities found an additional Rs 47 lakh in cash at his residence.
He has been charged under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018.
- Who
- Dhiman Chakma, IAS officer
- What
- An IAS officer was arrested for accepting a bribe.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha
- Why
- Allegedly accepted a bribe and was arrested.
- Officer Involved
- Dhiman Chakma
- Officer's Position
- Sub-Collector, Kalahandi district
- Bribe Accepted
- Rs 10 lakh
- Total Bribe Demanded
- Rs 20 lakh
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 47 lakh
- Legal Action
- Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018
Sources
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