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Odisha Vigilance posts 65 pc conviction rate in corruption cases, 80 pc in DA cases

Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance has recorded a conviction rate of around 65 per cent across corruption cases and 80 per cent in disproportionate assets (DA) cases during the 28-month period from June 12, 2024, to October 26, 2026, securing convictions in 242 cases and sending 317 accused persons to jail, the anti-corruption agency informed on Tuesday.
The convictions also led to the dismissal of 42 government employees from service and stoppage of pension benefits to 91 retired public servants, according to the agency’s performance report released on Tuesday.
During the period, Odisha Vigilance registered 516 criminal cases against 890 persons, including 134 Class-I and 111 Class-II officers, and arrested 537 accused, including 95 Class-I and 75 Class-II officers.
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