NEET 2026 Paper Scam Busted: 4 Arrested in Bihar for Selling Fake Question Papers on Telegram (X)
New Delhi: The country's largest medical entrance exam, NEET, is once again in the headlines. Last month, a paper leak raised questions about the exam system. The matter escalated to the point where a large-scale investigation into the exam was launched, with numerous arrests and raids conducted in several states. Now, just before the exam is scheduled to be held again on June 21, an incident in Bihar has further increased the concerns of candidates and parents.
Police in Muzaffarpur have arrested four persons, who were defrauding students and their families online by allegedly providing them with NEET exam question papers. The gang used social media platforms like Telegram to lure young people into their trap. Police have arrested four people in connection with the case. The main accused was previously jailed. A total of four accused have been arrested so far.
Police investigations have revealed that the accused were operating social media groups and channels that claimed to provide authentic NEET question papers. Students and parents were assured that the paper would be delivered before the exam, and in return, they were asked for substantial sums of money. Thousands of students preparing for the exam and their families, hoping for a better future, fell prey to such scams. The accused exploited this psychological vulnerability and established an entire network of fraud.
How did the police uncover the incident?
According to Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Kantesh Kumar Mishra, on June 2, police received a tip-off that a gang operating from the Sikandarpur police station area was creating fake NEET question papers and selling them through Telegram. Upon receiving the information, a police team raided a rented house in Balughat. Manish Jha, the main accused in the gang, was arrested there. During the search, four mobile phones and a laptop were recovered from his possession. The initial investigation uncovered several crucial digital evidence, increasing the seriousness of the case.
Given the sensitivity of the case, a special investigation team was formed on the instructions of the SSP. Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, City, and the leadership of ASP City-1, the team pursued the investigation based on technical surveillance and human information. After examining mobile phones, social media accounts, and banking transactions, the police were able to identify other members of the gang. During a sustained operation, Harsh, Aman Kumar, and Kanhaiya Kumar alias Manav were arrested from the City police station area. Harsh Kanodia was apprehended from the Sikandarpur police station area.
According to police officials, during interrogation, the arrested accused admitted that they contacted students and their parents via Telegram, promising them that authentic question papers would be made available before the exam. The accused would first send some sample materials and then demand online payment. After receiving the payment, they would either send fake question papers or disconnect contact. The investigation also revealed that the proceeds from the fraud were funneled to the main accused, who was operating the entire network.
Three more mobile phones were recovered from the arrested accused. Police are now conducting forensic examinations of these devices. It is believed that these devices were used to contact students and parents in several states. Investigating agencies are also trying to determine the size of the gang's network and whether it has connections to other states. Police are also investigating the criminal history of the accused.
Now that the exam is scheduled for June 21, the police and administration are urging candidates to exercise special caution. Officials advise against trusting any organization, individual, or social media channel that claims to provide question papers before the exam.
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