Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Fraud at DUDA raises outsourcing concerns
There was a big problem at a government office in Odisha, India.
A man named Binaya Harijan, who was hired through a temporary agency to work with computers and data, is suspected of stealing a lot of money.
He is accused of moving government money to his own bank account.
He has disappeared and is not answering his phone.
This has caused a lot of trouble at the office because other workers can't do their jobs properly without the records he was in charge of.
The government is now investigating what happened and why it was allowed to happen.
They are also looking into other possible problems with how money is being spent in the office.
This has made people question whether it's a good idea to hire temporary workers for important jobs like handling money.
A suspected Rs 1.09 crore financial irregularity at DUDA in Rayagada, Odisha.
Binaya Harijan, an outsourced MIS specialist, allegedly transferred government funds to his personal bank account.
Harijan has remained untraceable, disrupting office functioning and raising concerns about internal controls.
A departmental inquiry has been initiated, and a case has been registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident has sparked demands for a comprehensive financial audit and raised questions about the reliance on outsourced personnel for sensitive financial roles.
- Who
- Binaya Harijan, an outsourced MIS specialist at DUDA
- What
- Alleged financial irregularity of Rs 1.09 crore
- When
- The incident came to light recently, with the inquiry commencing on Monday
- Where
- District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Rayagada, Odisha
- Why
- The incident highlights weak internal controls and the risks of relying on outsourced personnel for sensitive financial roles
Critics of Outsourcing
Proponents of Outsourcing
Reliance on Outsourced Personnel
Critics of Outsourcing
Critics argue that relying on outsourced personnel for sensitive financial roles weakens internal controls and increases the risk of fraud.
Proponents of Outsourcing
Proponents may argue that outsourcing can bring in specialized skills and reduce costs, provided there are adequate oversight mechanisms in place.
- Amount Involved
- Rs 1.09 crore
- Suspected Fraudster
- Binaya Harijan
- Position
- Management Information System (MIS) specialist
- Sections Under Which Case Registered
- Sections 303, 318, 336 and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Inquiry Status
- Departmental inquiry initiated