Exposing the dark underbelly of medical admissions, J&K Crime Branch has charged two Karnataka natives with defrauding a student of Rs 13 lakh under false promises of an MBBS seat.
The victim, a bright NEET qualifier, was lured via social media ads promising ‘100% guaranteed’ seats in private colleges. The accused extracted payments in installments, citing various fees from registration to hostel allotment.
Post-fraud, the duo went incommunicado, prompting a high-intensity manhunt. Technical surveillance and inter-state coordination led to their arrest, blowing the lid off a sophisticated operation.
Chargesheet details paint a picture of organized crime, with roles divided among scouts, forgers, and money handlers. Similar patterns were found in cases across southern states.
Amid national outrage over paper leaks and seat mafias, this bust reinforces the call for transparent, tech-driven admission processes.
Legal experts predict severe penalties, including long imprisonments under cheating and forgery laws. The case file, rich with digital footprints, strengthens prosecution prospects.
For families pouring fortunes into children’s futures, this serves as a wake-up call. Verify, report, and rely only on authorized platforms to avoid heartbreak.