[Disproportionate Assets Case] Supreme Court Shields Odisha Official from Arrest

Today, On 24th June, The Supreme Court granted OAS officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo interim protection from arrest in a money laundering case, amid allegations of amassing disproportionate assets. The case involves acquiring properties linked to the “proceeds of crime,” and Sahoo is directed to appear before the special PMLA court within two weeks. The plea argued against sudden arrest after being free for years during the investigation.