Crime Branch Exposes Widespread Network Manipulating Medical Admissions Under NRI Quota
Tamil Nadu’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) has unearthed a major scam involving the use of fake NRI certificates to secure undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats. The probe revealed that private educational counselling centres were orchestrating fraudulent admissions under the NRI quota, reported imesofindia.indiatimes.com.
“Forged Documents, High Fees, and Broken Promises: The Anatomy of a Scam”
The investigation, initiated in November 2024, found 44 doctors who submitted fake certificates in applications for postgraduate medical courses. Six MBBS aspirants were also caught using forged embassy certificates, with three successfully securing seats in self-financing colleges. These admissions have since been cancelled.
Over half a dozen embassies, including those from the US, Dubai, Canada, Australia, and Singapore, confirmed the certificates were forged and demanded action from the Tamil Nadu government.
Raids Reveal Scale of Malpractice
CCB officials, led by Assistant Commissioner M Gayathri, conducted raids at eight private institutions, including Sree Sai Educational Academy, Meta Neet, and Zion Career Solutions. The raids yielded 105 incriminating documents, 19 forged seals, 22 computers, and other evidence such as pen drives and hard disks.
Investigators uncovered high-tech forgery equipment and links to centre owners, staff, and middlemen who facilitated these fraudulent admissions. The centres charged exorbitant fees, guaranteeing medical seats under the NRI quota through fabricated documents.
Government and Medical Authorities Take Action
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research has launched a comprehensive review of NRI quota admissions from previous years and plans to implement stricter verification protocols for upcoming admissions. Financial audits of the implicated centres are also underway to trace money trails.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Council has been notified and may take disciplinary action against any licensed medical professionals involved. The state government is considering new regulations to prevent such scams in the future.
Students unknowingly involved in these fraudulent processes are being asked to cooperate with authorities as the investigation expands. Officials are now examining potential links to other institutions and consultancies across Tamil Nadu.
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