Bhubaneswar, Oct 10: Odia film producer Niranjan Rana was arrested on Thursday for allegedly defrauding several people on false promise of providing land in Bhubaneswar.
The Balianta police took him into custody while he was returning from Mumbai and also seized his luxury car.
According to Commissionerate Police, Rana has allegedly duped several people on the promise of providing land in the capital city of Odisha.
He is allegedly involved in fraudulent activities since 2000 and several cases are pending against him at different police stations under the Commissionerate Police.
He is known for making high budget Odia films like Hari Bhai Harena, Je Panche Para Manda, Rakate Lekhichi Naa, Target, and Pahili Raja.
A total of 21 cases have been pending against Rana at the Balianta and Saheed Nagar police stations, and seven non-bailable warrants (NBWs) were issued against him and his accomplices in land fraud scam.
