Odisha Man Arrested for Impersonating Deputy CM's PA, Duping Job Seekers

An Odisha resident has been arrested for impersonating a Deputy Chief Minister's personal assistant and defrauding job seekers of more than ₹1 crore. The accused allegedly issued fake appointment letters and leveraged false political connections to lure victims into payments.

The scam involved convincing applicants that he could secure government positions through his proximity to senior officials. Victims were promised placements in exchange for fees, which were transferred to the suspect's accounts.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the extent of the fraud and the number of victims affected by the scheme.