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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Assets worth Rs six crore unearthed, Jeypore deputy ranger arrested
JEYPORE/BHUBANESWAR: Deputy ranger of Jeypore forest division Rama Chandra Nepak who grabbed headlines for his eye-popping cash and gold assets was arrested by Vigilance on Saturday. Vigilance said his disproportionate assets amounted to 501 per cent of his know sources of income. Nepak was found in possession of disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 6 crore. Vigilance teams had raided six locations in Jeypore and Bhubaneswar related to the accused. He and his family members were found in possession of gold ornaments/items weighing about 1.504 kg and over Rs 1.43 crore in cash. Assets including bank and insurance deposits to the tune of over Rs 1.33 crore, silver ornaments weighing 4.637 kg, a three-storey building spread over 4,000 sqft, two 2 BHK flats (1,500 sqft each) and two high value plots in Jeypore town, one 3 BHK flat (1,800 sqft) in Raghunathpur area of Bhubaneswar, household articles worth Rs 15.50 lakh and two four-wheelers were found. Koraput Vigilance division SP Rabindra Kumar Panda said, a case against Nepak, his spouse and son was registered after the disclosure of huge property during search operations. However, the investigation is underway as the accused did not reveal anything over such accumulation of properties.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Deputy ranger arrested for amassing illegal assets
1 2 3 4 Koraput: Vigilance sleuths on Saturday arrested Rama Chandra Nepak, deputy ranger of Jeypore forest range, on charges of amassing disproportionate assets. "After a thorough search, inventory, and further inquiry, the income, expenditure, and assets of Nepak, were assessed, revealing that he possessed disproportionate assets amounting to 501% more than his known sources of income," read a vigilance release. Officers said the arrest followed simultaneous searches carried out on Friday at six locations linked to Nepak, including his official residence, flats, and other premises in Koraput, Nabarangpur and Bhubaneswar. Vigilance officers said Rs 1.43 crore cash was recovered from a flat, apart from 1.504kg of gold, 4.637kg of silver, bank and postal deposits exceeding Rs 1.33 crore, and documents relating to a multi-storey building, three flats, and two high-value plots. Officers also seized two cars during the searches. Nepak joined govt service in 1989 as a village forest worker under the social forestry division. Following the merger of divisions, he served in the territorial forest division and rose to the rank of deputy ranger. "The accused failed to satisfactorily account for the disproportionate assets accumulated during his service. Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited," said Rabindra Kumar Panda, SP (vigilance), Jeypore. Nepak was produced in the court of special judge (vigilance) in Jeypore on Saturday.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Odisha: Forest official arrested in disproportionate assets case
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Bhubaneswar, Jul 26 (PTI) A forest official was arrested in Odisha on Saturday for the possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, the Vigilance department said. Anti-corruption Vigilance sleuths arrested Deputy Ranger Rama Chandra Nepak for the possession of Rs 1.43 crore in cash, a multi-storeyed building, three flats, two high-value plots, bank deposits of over Rs 1.33 crore, 1.5 kg of gold, 4.6 kg of silver, two cars, assets he could not account for satisfactorily, an official statement said. 'RC Nepak, Deputy Ranger, Jeypore Forest Range, Koraput has been placed under arrest by Odisha Vigilance and will be forwarded today to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore for possession of disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his known sources of income," the department said in the statement, adding that a case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Investigation into the disproportionate assets case would continue, it said. Though the officer was drawing a gross monthly salary of Rs 76,880 (net Rs 69,680), cash found in his house locker was Rs 1.43 crore. Nepak began his career on March 9, 1989, as a village forest worker under the social forestry division in Koraput. PTI AAM AAM ACD view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 12:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Crores in cash, bank deposits unearthed during searches at deputy ranger's properties
Koraput: Around Rs 1.43 crore in cash, 1.5kg gold ornaments, 4.6kg silver besides Rs 1.33 crore in bank and insurance deposits were unearthed by state vigilance during simultaneous searches at six locations allegedly linked to Rama Chandra Nepak, deputy ranger and in-charge range officer of Jeypore forest range under Jeypore forest division in Koraput district. The searches were conducted on allegations that he possessed disproportionate assets. He was scheduled to retire in Dec. A three-storeyed building measuring around 4,000 square feet at NKT Road in Jeypore town, three residential flats, two high-value plots in Jeypore and several vehicles were also discovered during the searches. Vigilance SP (Jeypore) Rabindra Kumar Panda said searches were conducted by six teams comprising six DSPs, five inspectors, nine ASIs and support staff. "The vigilance technical wing is engaged in detailed measurement and valuation of the recovered assets. More assets may surface as the searches continue," said Panda. Records show that Nepak, who at present earns a monthly salary of Rs 69,680, entered govt service in 1989 as a village forest worker under the social forestry division in Koraput district. Following the merger of the social forestry division with the territorial forest division, he was posted in Jeypore forest (territorial) division. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury Views, Affordable Prices - Binghatti Hillviews Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo In 2023, he was promoted to the rank of deputy ranger and since then he has been the in-charge ranger of Borigumma, Gupteswar and Jeypore forest ranges under Jeypore forest division. Throughout his career, Nepak has served in various forest ranges across Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
A secret room full of cash, gold biscuits & more: What Odisha vigilance found from house of forest officer whose salary was Rs 70K
Odisha Vigilance officials unearthed a hidden treasure trove at the residence of Rama Chandra Nepak, a Deputy Ranger in the Jeypore Forest Range, whose monthly net salary is just Rs 69,680. During extensive raids conducted on Friday, officials discovered over Rs 1.44 crore in cash, 1.5 kg of gold, 4.63 kg of silver, and multiple high-value assets, including two premium plots in Jeypore town. The most shocking discovery was a secret chamber inside Flat No. 510 of the Golden Height Residential Apartment in Jeypore, which concealed approximately Rs 1.4 crore in neatly stashed currency notes. Counting machines were brought in to tally the seized cash. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Science MCA Management Public Policy Finance Technology Degree Others PGDM healthcare Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Data Science CXO Design Thinking Cybersecurity MBA Leadership Product Management Operations Management Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details The raids, carried out simultaneously at six different locations linked to Nepak in Koraput and Bhubaneswar, involved six DSPs, five inspectors, nine ASIs, and several support staff. Locations searched included two flats in Jeypore, his office chamber, a building constructed on ancestral land, his in-laws' house, and a Bhubaneswar apartment reportedly owned by his brother. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo — soumyajitt (@soumyajitt) The vigilance department, acting on allegations of disproportionate assets, is now investigating the source of the massive wealth amassed by Nepak, who began his career as a Village Forest Worker in 1989. He currently holds the post of Deputy Ranger-cum-In-Charge Ranger of the Jeypore Forest Range. Live Events Aside from the secret stash of cash, officers also recovered four gold biscuits, 16 gold coins (each weighing 10 grams), and uncovered bank deposits worth Rs 1.32 crore, raising further questions about the scale of financial irregularities. Nepak, however, defended himself, claiming that a portion of the assets belonged to his wife and son, who he says are engaged in business. He also attributed the gold and silver to wedding gifts from his and his son's marriage. As the raids continue, the Vigilance department has confirmed that documentation and financial records are still under scrutiny to determine the full extent of the alleged corruption .
