Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scam, taking arrested accused Amit Bharati on a three-day custodial remand from Thursday for detailed interrogation.

Authorities are now focusing on the alleged inter-state links of the racket, with the agency examining how the network extended from Bihar into Odisha and who all played key roles in the operation, reported sources.

Amit Bharati, who was arrested in Bihar earlier this week, is being questioned on his alleged role as a crucial intermediary in the scam.

According to officials familiar with the investigation, Bharati is suspected of arranging candidates and fac...