Notably, Joydeep was arrested from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the misappropriation of funds worth Rs 88 lakh, which was meant for computer education of SC/ST students and self help groups (SHGs) in Odisha.
A 1991 batch IPS officer of Tripura-Manipur cadre, Jaydeep was on deputation to Odisha since 2012 and had served as IG of State SC/ST Protection Cell and Human Rights Protection Cell (HRPC) till December 2015, when the alleged malpractice occurred.