Ganjam: A case of alleged financial irregularities involving medical arrears funds has come to light in the Ganjam district of Odisha. As part of the ongoing investigation, five employees of Kodala Hospital have been taken into custody by vigilance officials. During the initial interrogation, the accused were first taken to the office of the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), where they were questioned. They were later moved to an undisclosed location for further questioning.Also Read: Fake FMGE certificate scam in Chhattisgarh? 3,000 doctors under medical council, NMC, DME scannerAccording to the OdishaTV media news report, a total of seven individuals have been found to be involved in this case so far. However, investigators suspect that as the probe progresses, several more individuals, including other key figures, could come under the ambit of the investigation. Meanwhile, the investigation also revealed that the digital signatures of officials had been forged to execute fraudulent transactions. Taking these findings into cognizance, the CDMO had earlier suspended seven employees on charges of alleged involvement.Given the importance of the allegations, the District Health Department has recommended a high-level vigilance inquiry into this matter. Further investigations are underway, and officials have indicated that more revelations may emerge in the coming days. However, detailed information regarding this matter will be shared at a later stage. Prior to this, an embezzlement of approximately ₹2.5 crore took place at Kodala Hospital. The allegations indicate that additional funds were fraudulently withdrawn in the guise of outstanding dues in the names of other employees and were subsequently misappropriated. Last month, Medical Dialogues had reported that in a fraud case from Raipur involving allegations of cheating of Rs 2.34 crore under the pretext of securing jobs at the post office and fabricating fake medical degrees, the police have arrested another accused. Also Read: Fake MBBS, BAMS degrees racket: Woman arrested in Rs 2.34 crore Raipur job scam