A serious case of alleged educational and employment fraud has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district, where the manager of a private nursing college and his son have been accused of cheating two young women out of several lakhs of rupees. The accused allegedly promised recognized medical training and assistance in securing government jobs but later provided certificates that were reportedly found to be fake during verification. After repeated complaints failed to yield action, the victims approached the court, which directed police to register a criminal case and begin an investigation.
ANM Course Promise
The case is linked to a nursing and paramedical institution located in the Lambhua area. Complainant Ragini Singh, a resident of Narayanpur village in Pratapgarh district, alleged in her court petition that she and her sister Priyanka Singh enrolled in a two-year Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) diploma course during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic sessions. According to the complaint, the institution assured them that the course would provide valid qualifications and improve their employment prospects in the healthcare sector.
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The sisters alleged that they paid a total of ₹4.80 lakh in course fees. In addition, they were charged ₹15,000 each as registration fees. The payments were reportedly made through a combination of online transfers and cash transactions. Believing the institution to be legitimate and relying on assurances given by its management, the sisters continued their studies and completed the course.
Government Job Assurance
According to the complaint, the matter took a more serious turn after the completion of the program. The college manager’s son, Amiy Upadhyay, allegedly offered to help the sisters secure government jobs. The victims claim they were told that additional payments would be required to facilitate the recruitment process and ensure placement.
The complaint states that the sisters subsequently paid ₹1 lakh in cash and transferred another ₹50,000 to a bank account allegedly linked to the accused. They claim they were assured that the money would be used to process employment-related formalities and help them obtain government positions in the healthcare sector.
Certificates Found Invalid
After receiving the payments, the accused allegedly arranged a short-term food processing training programme for the sisters at a private company in Lucknow. Upon completion of the programme, certificates were issued to them. At the time, the sisters reportedly believed the training and certification were part of the promised employment pathway and would strengthen their job applications.
The alleged fraud came to light when the sisters later applied for positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). During the verification process, the educational and training documents submitted by the applicants were reportedly scrutinized. According to the complaint, authorities found that both the ANM diploma certificates and the food processing training certificates were not valid. This discovery led the sisters to suspect that they had been deceived and financially exploited.
Following the revelation, the victims initially approached local police and later submitted complaints to senior authorities on April 7, 2026. However, they alleged that no effective action was taken despite repeated representations. Left with no alternative, they moved the court seeking legal intervention and a direction for criminal proceedings against those responsible.
Acting on the court’s order, Lambhua police registered an FIR against college manager Bhupendra Upadhyay and his son Amiy Upadhyay under relevant provisions of law. The case is now under investigation, and authorities are examining documents related to admissions, fee payments, banking transactions, training records, and the disputed certificates.
Investigators are also expected to determine whether other students may have been similarly affected. The case has raised broader concerns about the credibility of private educational institutions, the authenticity of vocational training programmes, and alleged employment scams targeting students seeking professional qualifications. Police officials have indicated that further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation, which aims to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify any additional victims or beneficiaries.
