The Special Vigilance Court here on Monday framed charges against eight accused including Deepak Gupta, mines owner BK Mohanty and former Deputy Director of Mines (DDM) of Joda Circle Manas Ranjan Mohanty in the Uliburu mining scam case.
The charges were framed under Sections 13/2, 420, 409, 468, 379 and 120 (B) of IPC against the eight accused.
Deepak was arrested by the Vigilance Directorate on September 4, 2013 for his alleged involvement in the `1,800-crore mining scam at Uliburu in the district. Chargesheet had been filed against 29 persons out of whom nine persons, including the family members of Deepak managed to obtain advance bail from the Orissa High Court.
Deepak was the power of attorney holder of an iron ore mine, lease of which was with BK Mohanty. He illegally extracted iron ores beyond the permissible limit prescribed by the Government and made profit of `1,400 crore causing a huge loss to the State exchequer.