Jammu & Kashmir Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Crime Branch Kashmir has filed chargesheet against two Karnataka residents—Aquib Javeed and Mohd Ahtesham Ahmad from Kalaburagi district—for duping a complainant of ₹13 lakh with fake MBBS admission promises at KBN Medical College, Bijapur. The case (FIR 10/2024) was presented before Sub-Judge Baramulla court under IPC Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).
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Fake Doctor Promise Triggers ₹13 Lakh Extortion
Investigation reveals complainant approached Dr Shamsu-Din from Al-Amin Medical College, Bijapur, who connected him with Aquib Javeed promising MBBS seat at KBN Medical College. Acting on assurances, victim transferred ₹13 lakh expecting admission formalities.
Neither seat materialized nor money returned, prompting EOW registration. Probe established criminal conspiracy between Karnataka brothers operating from Adarsh Nagar, Ring Road, Kalaburagi, using false medical college affiliations to target desperate parents nationwide.
Chargesheet Filed In Absentia
EOW submitted comprehensive chargesheet before Baramulla court, invoking Section 82 CrPC (proclamation) and Section 512 CrPC (non-bailable warrant execution) against absconding accused.
Investigation confirmed:
- ₹13 lakh received via banking channels
- No college deposit or admission processing
- Karnataka-Kashmir interstate fraud nexus
- Standard MBBS seat scam playbook
Crime Branch Kashmir’s rapid chargesheet filing demonstrates improved investigation timelines in medical admission rackets targeting J&K families.
Cross-State Medical Seat Black Market Exposed
The case exposes organized MBBS admission syndicates blending Karnataka private colleges with interstate victim pools. Similar scams reported across:
- Bijapur medical colleges (KBN, Al-Amin)
- Kashmir parent desperation during NEET counselling
- Karnataka-Kashmir consultant networks
EOW investigation revealed management quota manipulation, fake NRI seat promises, and donation certificate forgery as standard tactics. Karnataka brothers allegedly maintained victim database for repeat extortion cycles.
Broader Medical Admission Fraud Context
Kashmir joins national crackdown on MBBS seat scams:
- UP NEET paper leaks (2024)
- Bihar management quota rackets
- South India donation frauds
J&K EOW’s interstate chargesheet sets precedent for cross-jurisdiction prosecution. Baramulla court proceedings under CrPC 512 enable conviction even without physical custody, streamlining fugitive medical fraud cases.
Parents urged to verify NMC-registered colleges, management quota availability through official channels, and avoid unverified Karnataka consultants promising guaranteed seats during peak NEET counselling pressure.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
