Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Odisha Minister Files Complaint on Alleged Land Fraud
Mr. Patra, who works for the government, says someone tricked him out of 25 lakh rupees.
He gave this money to a man to buy land a few years ago.
The man never gave him the land.
When Mr. Patra asked for his money back, the man gave him checks that didn't work.
The man has also kept pushing back the date to pay back the money, and Mr. Patra has now gone to the police to ask for help.
Odisha's Food Supply Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, filed a police complaint.
Patra alleges he was defrauded of ₹25 lakh in a land deal.
The incident occurred in 2021, but the complaint was filed recently.
Patra paid a broker for land but did not receive it.
The broker gave bounced cheques and later extended repayment deadlines.
- Who
- Odisha Food Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Patra and a broker.
- What
- Odisha Food Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Patra alleges being defrauded of ₹25 lakh in a land deal.
- When
- The incident occurred in 2021; the FIR was filed recently.
- Where
- Dhenkanal district, Odisha.
- Why
- Patra filed a complaint after not receiving the land or a refund despite repeated attempts.
- Minister
- Krushna Chandra Patra
- Ministry
- Food Supply and Consumer Welfare
- Amount
- ₹25 lakh
- Case
- Land Fraud
- Location
- Dhenkanal, Odisha
