A major breakthrough in the fight against education fraud: Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch submitted a watertight chargesheet against two men from Karnataka accused of cheating a family out of Rs 13 lakh for a fake MBBS seat.
The fraud unfolded over months, with the accused posing as education consultants with direct links to medical colleges. They provided seemingly authentic documents, including allotment letters, to convince the victim.
When the seat didn’t materialize post-NEET results, suspicions arose leading to a police complaint. The Crime Branch’s meticulous probe traced funds to Karnataka accounts and linked the duo to multiple similar complaints.
Key evidence includes audio recordings of negotiations and screenshots of deceptive chats. The investigation also revealed attempts to launder the money through hawala channels.
In the broader context, this scam reflects systemic issues in India’s medical education sector, where over 10 lakh students compete for around 1 lakh seats annually. Regulatory bodies are under pressure to plug loopholes.
The court has taken cognizance of the chargesheet, scheduling hearings. Meanwhile, J&K Police has issued alerts about rising fake admission rackets targeting the region.
This development should deter other conmen, but sustained vigilance is essential to safeguard dreams of young doctors.