Mystery Foreign Remittances Credited to Odisha Villagers’ Accounts, Sparks Concern
Amounts ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore have reportedly been credited into the bank accounts of residents in Ekamania village, Kendrapara district, Odisha, originating from abroad.
Ananta Karan, a local resident, revealed that nearly Rs 50 lakh was recently credited to his account. Records show he had previously worked in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2011. About 15 days ago, Rs 47 lakh appeared in his account, after which a group of youths allegedly visited his home demanding 33% of the amount, reportedly threatening his family with firearms.
Local sources claim that similar foreign remittances are being credited monthly to hundreds of youths in the area. Preliminary discussions suggest the possible involvement of a well-organised network routing funds from Rajnagar to Bhubaneswar and Delhi.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and report any threats or irregularities. SP Siddharth Kataria confirmed the matter is under observation and assured that a full investigation will follow if formal complaints are received.
Ananta explained, “Many like me who worked abroad have deductions in salaries that can be refunded after leaving the job. I had applied while working under the US Army, and the amount was now credited to my account. My wife was not home when it happened.”
SP Kataria added, “We have no formal report or FIR yet. I learned about this through social media. Any official complaint will be thoroughly investigated to trace the source of the funds.”
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