Crime / Odisha: EOW Detains BJD Leader Dillip Nayak Over Financial Irregularities
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EOW raided BJD leader Dillip Nayak’s residence in Cuttack’s Badambadi.
Nayak was interrogated for over three hours before being taken to Bhubaneswar.
Investigation linked to suspected financial irregularities.
Cuttack, Sep 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the
Crime Branch detained senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Dillip Kumar Nayak
following an extensive raid at his residence in Badambadi here in Odisha on
Friday over alleged financial irregularities, officials said.
#UPDATE | Cuttack | The Economic Offences Wing detained BJD leader Dillip Kumar Nayak following a raid at his Badambadi residence.
— Argus News (@ArgusNews_in) September 19, 2025
Officials questioned Nayak for more than three hours before taking him to Bhubaneswar for further interrogation in connection with a fraud case.…
According to sources, The EOW team conducted a detailed search operation at Nayak’s residence, which lasted for several hours. The questioning continued for more than three hours before officials took him to Bhubaneswar for further interrogation.
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✨While the exact nature of the allegations remains undisclosed, officials have hinted at possible links to financial transactions that are currently under scrutiny.
Nayak, a prominent figure in the BJD, has held various organizational roles and is known for his influence in coastal Odisha politics. He had unsuccessfully contested the 2024 Assembly elections from Nimapada on a BJD ticket.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened around the Crime Branch office in Bhubaneswar, where Nayak is currently being questioned.
This incident adds to a growing list of high-profile probes in Odisha, signaling a more assertive stance by enforcement agencies against alleged white-collar crimes.
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