Sitamarhi/Lucknow. A major exam fraud racket linked to the B.Ed entrance examination has been exposed, with Uttar Pradesh Police arresting two individuals, including a private coaching operator from Sitamarhi. The accused were allegedly running a well-organized network that placed dummy candidates in place of actual aspirants to help them clear competitive examinations illegally.
Two Accused Arrested
The arrested individuals have been identified as Himanshu Singh, son of Ishwar Chand Prasad, a resident of Shivnagar in Riga police station area, and Murshid Ansari, son of Abdul Sattar, a resident of Dhankaul in Bajpatti police station area. Both were arrested by a police team from Hata Kotwali area in Kushinagar district during a coordinated operation.
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According to investigators, Himanshu Singh operated a coaching and consultancy center named “Admission Campus” in the Ring Bandh area. Through this establishment, he allegedly lured students and their families with promises of guaranteed success in competitive examinations. The racket reportedly charged between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh per candidate for arranging unfair means in exams such as B.Ed and D.El.Ed.
Dummy Candidates Used In Exams
Officials said the gang operated in a highly structured manner. Aspirants were first approached and assured of “guaranteed selection,” despite the illegal nature of the arrangement. After collecting money, the group would arrange dummy candidates who would appear in examination centers in place of the actual applicants. Fake admit cards and forged identity documents were prepared to bypass verification systems and deceive exam authorities.
Local residents claim that several such consultancies have been operating in the region for years, offering assured success in competitive examinations. Allegations of fraudulent admissions, impersonation, and cheating have been raised against these centers in the past as well, though this is one of the few cases leading to arrests.
Inter-State Network Under Probe
During the investigation, police also found that the network was not limited to a single district. Members of the gang were reportedly active across multiple states, building contacts through social media platforms and local intermediaries. They targeted aspirants by promising quick success and collected advance payments before arranging fake exam participation.
Preliminary findings suggest that the racket frequently changed methods and locations to avoid detection. In some cases, fake admit cards were prepared shortly before examinations, and candidates were replaced at the last moment. Authorities believe that multiple layers of coordination were involved, indicating the presence of a broader inter-state network.
Forgery Channels Being Traced
The arrests have created panic among coaching operators in the region. However, locals stated that the “Admission Campus” center was still seen functioning even after the arrests, raising concerns that the racket may not have been fully dismantled and that other members could still be active.
Investigating agencies are now working to map the full extent of the network, including its reach across districts and states. Authorities are also probing the sources used to generate forged documents and the digital channels involved in coordinating the impersonation activities.
Officials have emphasized that such frauds severely damage the credibility of the examination system and undermine the efforts of honest candidates. The case highlights growing concerns over organized cheating networks targeting competitive exams in India.
Police have confirmed that strict action will continue against all individuals involved in the racket, and further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses
