Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo lodged a police complaint on Wednesday after a fraudster allegedly impersonated his aide and sought money from individuals through phone calls.

The matter came to light following reports that at least one person had been duped in the name of facilitating government-related work.

According to the Deputy Chief Minister's office, he has directed the Bhubaneswar Cyber Police to take swift action and ensure the arrest of the accused.

Police sources told The Times of India that in one instance, a local businessman transferred Rs 2 lakh to the impersonator. The fraudster allegedly posed as a close aide of Singh Deo and assured the victim that he would help expedite certain gov...