Archive · 7 Dec 2025
CBI Arrests Two More in Odisha SI Recruitment Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more people in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in connection with a big cheating scandal in the police sub-inspector (SI) recruitment process.
The arrested are Arjun Nayak, a soldier, and Nimai Charan Sahu, a middleman.
They were caught after two days of questioning.
Nimai is a close friend of Biranchi Nayak, another middleman already in CBI custody.
The CBI is looking into how money was moved illegally and how the exam was cheated.
They are also questioning Arabinda Das, who was in charge of a test center, and are investigating four officials of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board.
Shankar Prusty is believed to be the main person behind the scam.
This is one of the biggest recruitment frauds in Odisha's history.
CBI arrested two more individuals, Arjun Nayak and Nimai Charan Sahu, in the Odisha SI recruitment scam.
Nimai Charan Sahu is a close aide of previously arrested middleman Biranchi Nayak.
Investigators are analyzing financial trails and the suspects' roles in manipulating the recruitment process.
Four officials of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board, including a DSP-rank officer, are under scrutiny.
Shankar Prusty is identified as the alleged mastermind behind the scam.
- Who
- CBI, Arjun Nayak, Nimai Charan Sahu, Biranchi Nayak, Arabinda Das, Odisha Police Recruitment Board officials, Shankar Prusty
- What
- Arrests and investigation into the Odisha SI recruitment scam
- When
- Arrests made on Sunday, ongoing investigation
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To uncover the broader network and modus operandi of the recruitment fraud
- Arrested Individuals
- Arjun Nayak (SSB jawan), Nimai Charan Sahu (alleged middleman), Biranchi Nayak (middleman)
- Total Suspects in Custody
- 13
- Officials Under Scrutiny
- 4 officials of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (including a DSP-rank officer)
- Alleged Mastermind
- Shankar Prusty
- Investigation Focus
- Financial trail, roles in illegal transactions, and manipulation of the recruitment process