Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Odisha Forest Officer Arrested for Corruption, Amassing Wealth
A forest officer in Odisha, India, named Rama Chandra Nepak was arrested because he had a lot more money and property than he should have, about five times his salary.
Police found a secret stash of cash, gold, and silver.
They also found a big house, flats, and land that he owned.
Because he made so much money from corruption, officials are investigating to determine how he got all his money.
The officer is set to retire soon.
Odisha forest officer Rama Chandra Nepak arrested for amassing disproportionate assets.
Nepak's assets were 501% greater than his known income.
Authorities seized ₹1.43 crore in cash and 1.5 kg of gold from Nepak's residence.
The search also uncovered a triple-story building, flats, plots, and silver.
Nepak, a Deputy Ranger, is due to retire in December 2025.
- Who
- Rama Chandra Nepak and Odisha Vigilance officials.
- What
- Rama Chandra Nepak was arrested for amassing assets disproportionate to his income.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Saturday; details about the search are not available.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- Nepak's assets were significantly greater than his known income.
- Official
- Rama Chandra Nepak
- Position
- Deputy Ranger
- Disproportionate Assets
- 501% over income
- Cash Seized
- ₹1.43 crore
- Gold Seized
- 1.5 kg
- Silver Seized
- 4.637 kg
- Retirement
- December 2025
Sources
₹1.44 crore cash, 16 gold coins and more: Odisha Vigilance Dept's crackdown on forest official
Odisha: Forest official arrested in disproportionate assets case
Vigilance raids unearth crores in cash, gold from Odisha govt officer; another booked in Rajasthan