Balasore, Sept 24: On Friday, a lawyer identified as Duryodhan Mohanty was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from Khaira in Balasore district for his alleged involvement in fund fraud case while he was working with India Post.
Reportedly, allegation of financial misappropriation was charged against Mohanty when he was working as a post master of Khaira post office in 1990. After he quit his job, he practiced as a lawyer.
Non-bailable warrant had been issued by the Orissa High Court against Mohanty due to the cases related to economic offences that were charged against him. The CBI was assigned with the task of investigation in the matter. From then, Mohanty was on the run since 26 years. However, he was arrested by the CBI on Friday.
