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A shocking case of educational fraud has emerged in Alinagar, where a private hospital owner lost ₹51 lakh to an organized online scam while attempting to secure an MBA admission for his daughter.
The victim, Dr. M. S. Tiwari, a senior medical practitioner, has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, alleging he was deceived over four months by individuals posing as “admission coordinators.”
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A Four-Month Web of Deceit
Dr. Tiwari, a long-time resident of Ward No. 5 in Alinagar and operator of a private medical facility for over 15 years, said an online agent approached him promising a confirmed MBA seat at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
What began as small administrative charges gradually escalated into large bank transfers.
Over four months, the doctor transferred ₹51 lakh to multiple accounts shared by the alleged facilitators.
Each time, he was told that “the admission process was in its final stage.”
Digital Disguise: Fake Websites and Professional Setup
According to the complaint, the fraudsters created a fake university website and maintained a customer support line to appear legitimate.
They even conducted a document verification session over video call to make the process look authentic.
“The coordination appeared professional — there were official-looking emails, letterheads, and signed confirmation letters,”
Dr. Tiwari told investigators.
When no confirmation arrived by the promised date, the doctor tried contacting the agents — only to find that all phone numbers and email accounts had been deactivated.
Cyber Crime Unit Traces the Money Trail
The Cyber Crime Unit has launched an in-depth investigation.
Preliminary findings reveal that the ₹51 lakh was routed through several layered bank accounts, indicating a well-organized interstate fraud network.
Officials confirmed that digital forensics teams are analyzing transaction records, IP addresses, and mobile communication logs to trace the culprits.
“This seems to be part of a larger admission racket operating across multiple states.
The money trail is being tracked through interlinked accounts,”
a senior police officer said.
A Breach of Trust
Speaking to reporters, Dr. Tiwari described the incident as not just a financial loss, but “a deep betrayal of trust.”
“I was only thinking about my daughter’s education. I never imagined such fraud could happen in the name of admission.
I just hope the authorities catch them before someone else is deceived,”
he said.
Authorities Issue Advisory
Police officials have urged parents and students to verify institutional credentials before making any online payments related to admissions, employment, or investment.
Education-related scams have seen a sharp rise across India, particularly during university counseling and admission seasons, when families are most vulnerable to deceptive offers circulating on social media and fake websites.
