‘Real-life Bunty-Babli’: Income Tax sleuths nab Hansita’s real husband in Bhubaneswar

Income Tax department nabbed Saroj Sahu, identified as the actual spouse of Hansita and linked to a major fraud. The accused was detained on Wednesday while he was inside a vehicle in the Khandagiri locality of Bhubaneswar.

It is known that Sahu is a businessman from Ganjam district.

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This high-profile criminal case has also seen the arrest of Hansita and Anil, who face allegations of fraud. Following a series of raids by the Income Tax Department at various locations, a detailed probe continues.

Sources have confirmed that searches are currently ongoing at key accused Anil’s residence in Bhubaneswar. The police have secured a day’s remand to continue questioning Hansita and Anil, with their interrogation set to proceed tomorrow.

Worth mentioning, the fraudster duo Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty stand accused of impersonating as relatives (daughter and son-in-law) of Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary PK Mishra, to deceive individuals and amass a fortune running into crores of rupees.

Earlier, Infocity Police had launched a comprehensive probe into the accusations. Police are meticulously examining various facets of the case. A dedicated probe team is gathering documentary evidence to ensure a thorough inquiry.

“A cheating case (No-611/2024) was earlier registered at Infocity Police Station and a probe was launched. We are investigating the fraud case from multiple angles,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Swaraj Debata said.

“A team of investigators has been formed to verify the documents,” the ADCP had added.

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Based on a complaint earlier lodged by a mine owner, Commissionerate Police arrested the duo. Subsequently, they were produced in court and were later sent to jail custody.

The modus operandi of Hansita and Anil was to digitally manipulate photographs with high-ranking officials and approach their targeted persons with false promises of getting the victims’ tenders passed.