Bhubaneswar/Jajpur: Three buildings and 19 high-value plots allegedly belonging to Jayadev Jena, an assistant block education officer (ABEO) in Jajpur district, were unearthed during raids in connection with a disproportionate assets case Monday, officials said.
Acting on a tip-off, an Odisha Vigilance team raided the office and properties of the officer posted in Dharmasala in Jajpur district over allegations that he possessed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, they said.
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During searches conducted till 12 pm, three multi-storey buildings and 19 high-value plots in Bhubaneswar and different locations in Ganjam district were found, they added.
A four-wheeler and other assets were also detected, with the search operation still underway, officials said.
PTI
