Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered extensive assets linked to notorious middleman Ajit Patra. Over decades, Patra allegedly posed alternately as an income tax officer and a GST commissioner, exploiting government protocols to amass wealth, official sources said on Thursday.

The Delhi-based CBI investigation revealed a long list of influential individuals connected to Patra, shedding light on how he orchestrated a vast network of illegal brokerage operations. It is said that the CBI authorities have seized properties worth crores, reportedly acquired through Patra's illicit dealings.

On Tuesday, the CBI arrested Ajit Patra in Rajasthan as part of an ongoing probe. Investigators continue to exa...