Aradhana Das, an IAS officer serving as Additional Secretary in the Odisha State Home Department, faces serious allegations of cheating a differently-abled man, Kamal Kumar Bhawsinka, out of ₹95 lakh (approximately $115,000 USD) under the pretense of providing land in the Cuttack Development Authority area, located in Cuttack district, Odisha, India. The complainant's wife, Beena Bhawsinka, made payments to Das through the Bank of India on two occasions, part of which was in cash. Following the failure to deliver the promised land, Das allegedly spent the money and refused to return it. Furthermore, she is accused of issuing abusive and life-threatening threats to Bhawsinka. The Commissionerate of Police has initiated an investigation and is seeking permission from the State Home Department and General Administration Department to take formal action against Das, as required by regulations governing government servants. Das has previously held roles in various departments related to land and housing, raising concerns about her conduct.