The Vigilance Department on Friday conducted a raid at the residence of the Managing Director of Kalyansinghpur LAMPCS in Odisha’s Rayagada district over allegations of corruption, disproportionate assets, and financial irregularities linked to farmer welfare schemes.

The raid began at around 6 am at the Jilunda residence of LAMPCS MD Tarini Tripathy.

Six-Member Vigilance Team Conducts Searches

According to sources, a six-member vigilance team reached the residence early in the morning and launched detailed search and verification operations.

Officials are examining documents related to movable and immovable assets, bank transactions, expenditure records and other financial dealings linked to the accused official.

Sources said Tarini Tripathy is also being brought to the LAMPCS office as part of the ongoing investigation.

Alleged Irregularities In Farmer Welfare Schemes

Kalyansinghpur LAMPCS operates several small-scale schemes and assistance programmes meant for farmers.

According to allegations, Tripathy had allegedly committed irregularities in the implementation of these schemes and prepared fake bills to misappropriate funds.

Sources said complaints had earlier been lodged with the Vigilance Department alleging large-scale financial irregularities and fraudulent transactions linked to the schemes.

Corruption Allegations Surfaced Earlier

Tarini Tripathy has been serving as the MD of Kalyansinghpur Cooperative Society LAMPCS since July 2023.

He had reportedly been facing corruption allegations for a long time, particularly over the alleged misuse of benefits meant for farmers under various government schemes.

Following complaints and preliminary verification, Vigilance launched the raid operation and initiated a detailed probe into the alleged scam.

Investigation Underway

The ongoing vigilance operation has created considerable buzz in the locality as officials continue searches and document verification.

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Further investigation into the alleged disproportionate assets case and financial irregularities is underway.