Bhubaneswar, Oct 10: Odisha Vigilance has arrested three more persons in connection with the alleged ₹9.24-crore embezzlement case involving Roads and Buildings (R&B) Division-I in Bhubaneswar. The accused were arrested and forwarded to court, while the investigation into the suspected financial irregularities continues.

The arrested persons have been identified as Krishna Chandra Behera, a senior accountant at the Bhubaneswar Treasury; Biswanath Das, a senior assistant in the Puri R&B Division; and Kumud Sahu, a peon in R&B Division-I, Bhubaneswar.

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According to Vigilance, investigators have so far traced the withdrawal of funds through 377 bills in connection with the alleged financial fraud.

The investigation has revealed that money was transferred into the bank accounts of the three accused through various banking transactions. Their alleged links to the financial irregularities are being examined as part of the ongoing probe.

The case concerns the alleged diversion of more than ₹9.24 crore from the office of the Superintending Engineer, R&B Division-I, Bhubaneswar. Previous investigations into the case have also led to arrests of other employees and alleged associates.

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Vigilance had earlier arrested Banalata Mohanty, a section officer, and Bibhudutta Nayak, a junior assistant, in connection with the alleged embezzlement. Other employees and data-entry operators were also arrested as the investigation progressed.

Investigators have been examining suspected irregularities involving bills and the transfer of government funds to bank accounts linked to the accused and their associates.

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The Vigilance department is continuing its investigation to establish the role of those allegedly involved in the financial irregularities and trace the movement of the diverted funds.

According to the Vigilance Superintendent of Police, the possibility of further arrests cannot be ruled out as the investigation progresses.

The case has raised concerns over financial controls and the processing of government bills within the department. Further details are expected as investigators examine the transactions and evidence gathered so far.