Bhubaneswar, Nov. 23 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the high-profile Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scam, focusing on candidates who allegedly paid bribes to secure jobs. Statements of the candidates involved are being recorded as the agency works to bust the entire racket.

In the first phase, 10 candidates have already been questioned, while the CBI plans to interrogate all 114 candidates linked to the case, including those out on bail. Officials stated that the agency has obtained significant leads and is actively pursuing the main conspirators behind the alleged scam.

The investigation follows recommendations from the Odisha government, leading to the registration...