Rs 8 crore LED streetlight scam: Odisha Vigilance detains 6 contractors for questioning (opens original article in a new tab)

Odisha Vigilance is investigating an alleged Rs 8 crore LED streetlight scam involving contractors and government funds, with raids across multiple districts and allegations of corruption and mismanagement during the previous BJD-led government.

• Odisha Vigilance detained six contractors for questioning in an LED streetlight scam investigation
• Vigilance teams raided 50 locations across three districts to examine alleged misuse of public funds
• Preliminary findings indicate over Rs 8 crore was spent on LED projects with possible non-installation of equipment
• Former sarpanch and local resident allege corruption, substandard installations, and embezzlement of 5th Finance Commission funds
• Vigilance officials are examining records, project files, and payment documents to verify proper fund utilization