Odisha EOW Arrests Builder in ₹9.6 Crore Cheque Cloning Scam
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested Chhattisgarh-based builder Brajesh Mishra in connection with a massive Rs 9.6 crore cheque cloning and money laundering scam.
Investigators revealed that fraudsters cloned cheques belonging to the District Mineral Foundation Trust, Mayurbhanj, siphoning nearly Rs 9.57 crore from its Bank of India account.
The funds were diverted to accounts under PT Constructions & Supplier and S K Enterprises, before being layered through multiple accounts across states.
Authorities have blocked over Rs 5 crore and frozen additional sums in 33 accounts.
Mishra’s companies, Mishra Enterprises and Mahakal Construction, received large portions of the illicit funds, with some amounts transferred directly to his personal account.
The EOW stated that Mishra is part of a well‑organised inter‑state gang active for four years across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.
Three others — Pomesh Tembhare, Ghanshyam Ahuja, and Ajmir Mondal — were previously arrested in the case.
Mishra was produced in a Chhattisgarh court, brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand, and will face trial under the Odisha Protection of Interests of Depositors (OPID) Act in Balasore.
His interrogation has provided crucial leads about the mastermind, who remains at large.
