A major medical admission fraud racket operating across Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad has been uncovered after investigators found that dozens of aspiring MBBS students and their families were allegedly cheated out of lakhs of rupees through fake admission counselling centres and forged allotment documents. The case has exposed a sophisticated network that preyed on students seeking admission to medical colleges, promising guaranteed seats in exchange for large payments.
Parent’s Complaint Exposes Racket
The investigation began after a parent from Pune reported being cheated of ₹8.25 lakh while attempting to secure an MBBS seat for a family member. What initially appeared to be an isolated complaint soon revealed a much larger operation that had allegedly targeted students across multiple states.
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According to investigators, the accused operated admission guidance centres in Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad, presenting themselves as authorised consultants capable of arranging admissions in reputed medical colleges. Through persuasive counselling sessions, professional-looking offices and elaborate documentation, the group allegedly convinced parents that they had access to management quota and other admission channels unavailable to the general public.
Forged Letters Used to Cheat Families
Police inquiries revealed that the suspects had allegedly established a company named “Advhio Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.” in Hyderabad, which investigators believe was used as a front for the fraudulent operation. The company reportedly served as the primary platform through which students and parents were contacted, counselled and persuaded to pay substantial amounts in return for promised medical seats.
A key element of the alleged fraud involved the issuance of forged allotment letters and fabricated admission-related documents. Parents were reportedly shown official-looking paperwork indicating that their children had secured seats in recognised medical institutions. Believing the documents to be genuine, many families proceeded to pay large sums of money.
The deception came to light when some students failed to receive legitimate admission confirmations despite having paid the requested amounts. Subsequent verification of the allotment letters revealed discrepancies, prompting complaints that eventually led investigators to the larger network.
Main Accused Arrested
Police have arrested 47-year-old Adityakumar alias Arvind Prakashkumar Arogonda, a resident of Telangana, who is believed to be a central figure in the operation. Investigators say he has a history of similar allegations and that multiple fraud-related cases have previously been registered against him in Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Authorities also confirmed that the accused had earlier been lodged in Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail in connection with other legal matters. Following fresh developments in the present case, Pune investigators secured his custody for questioning and began examining his role in the alleged admission scam.
During interrogation, investigators reportedly uncovered information suggesting that the operation had been functioning for a considerable period and may have involved additional associates working across different cities. Police believe the network exploited the intense competition surrounding medical admissions and the anxiety experienced by students and parents during the counselling season.
According to preliminary estimates, more than 40 students and their families may have fallen victim to the scheme. However, investigators suspect the actual number could be higher, as additional complaints are expected to emerge during the course of the inquiry.
Officials are now examining financial transactions, communication records and company documents to determine the full scale of the operation. Efforts are also underway to identify other individuals who may have participated in preparing forged documents, managing counselling centres or collecting money from victims.
Police said the investigation remains active and that further arrests cannot be ruled out. Authorities have urged students and parents to verify the credentials of admission consultants and rely only on officially recognised counselling processes while seeking admission to professional courses.
Investigators hope that continued questioning, digital evidence and financial records will help expose the complete network behind the alleged fraud and provide relief to affected families.
