Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Odisha Forest Officer Raided; ₹1.43 Crore Cash, Gold, and Silver Seized
A forest officer in India, Rama Chandra Nepak, is being investigated because authorities suspect he has more money and valuables than he should.
They found a large amount of cash (over ₹1.4 crore) and gold/silver during a search of his home.
Officials think this might be due to illegal activity.
Mr. Nepak claims some assets belong to his family, and the gold and silver were gifts.
Officials are still investigating by looking into documents and records to understand what happened.
Odisha vigilance found ₹1.43 crore in cash, 1.5 kg of gold, and over 4.6 kg of silver at a forest officer's residence.
Rama Chandra Nepak, a Deputy Ranger, is under investigation for possessing assets disproportionate to his income.
Searches were conducted at six locations in Jeypore, Odisha, based on search warrants.
The officer's gross monthly salary is ₹76,880 (net ₹69,680).
Nepak claimed the properties also belonged to his family, and the gold/silver were gifts.
- Who
- Rama Chandra Nepak, a Deputy Ranger-cum-In-Charge Ranger, is the subject of the investigation.
- What
- Vigilance officials found ₹1.43 crore in cash, 1.5 kg gold, and 4.6 kg silver during a raid.
- When
- The raid happened on July 25th.
- Where
- Searches were conducted in Jeypore, Odisha, at six locations associated with Rama Chandra Nepak.
- Why
- The investigation is due to alleged possession of assets disproportionate to his known income.
Vigilance Department
Rama Chandra Nepak
Source of Wealth
Vigilance Department
Rama Chandra Nepak is under investigation for alleged possession of disproportionate assets.
Rama Chandra Nepak
Rama Chandra Nepak claims the properties belong to his family, and the gold and silver were gifts.
- Officer's Name
- Rama Chandra Nepak
- Position
- Deputy Ranger-cum-In-Charge Ranger
- Location of Raid
- Jeypore, Odisha
- Cash Found
- ₹1.43 crore (approx)
- Gold Found
- 1.5 kg
- Silver Found
- 4.6 kg
- Monthly Salary (Gross)
- ₹76,880