Sundargarh, Dec 23: A Junior Accountant at the Office of the District Manager (DM), OSCSC Ltd., Sundargarh- Rabindra Kumar Barik has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance in connection with a disproportionate assets (DA) case. He is set to be forwarded to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Balasore for further proceedings.

The arrest followed a series of searches conducted on properties owned by Barik, revealing assets far beyond his known sources of income. Among the confiscated properties were:

· A multi-storey building

· A market complex and gym

· A Kalyan Mandap in Balasore Town

· A building in Baripada Town

· Four valuable plots around Balasore Town

· 175 grams of gold

· Bank deposits amounting to Rs. 43.81 lakhs

In light of these findings, a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, at Balasore Vigilance PS, Case No. 19/2025.

The Odisha Vigilance continues its investigation, as this case underscores the ongoing effort to curb corruption and illicit wealth accumulation within the public sector.