CBI Arrests Two Individuals for Allegedly Falsifying NEET UG 2025 Scores for Bribery

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two individuals, Sandeep Jawahar Shah and Salim Khubbuddin Patel, for allegedly defrauding aspiring NEET candidates by promising to manipulate their scores in exchange for money. The accused claimed to have connections with officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and assured candidates that they would receive their purportedly increased marks six hours before the official declaration of results. The accused initially demanded Rs 90 lakh from each candidate and agreed to accept Rs 87.5 lakh per candidate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CBI arrested two individuals, Sandeep Jawahar Shah and Salim Khubbuddin Patel, for allegedly defrauding NEET candidates by promising to manipulate their scores in exchange for money.
  • The accused claimed to have connections with officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and assured candidates that they would receive their purportedly increased marks six hours before the official declaration of results.
  • The accused initially demanded Rs 90 lakh from each candidate and agreed to accept Rs 87.5 lakh per candidate.
  • The CBI opposed the accused's bail petitions, citing the need for custodial interrogation, but the special judge granted bail to the two on furnishing personal bonds of Rs 50,000 each along with other terms and conditions.
  • The offense under Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act is punishable with a minimum of three years and a maximum of seven years of imprisonment.
  • The accused were arrested in Mumbai and Sangli earlier this month, with the investigation still ongoing.

Statistics:

  • Rs 90 lakh: The amount initially demanded by the accused from each candidate.
  • Rs 87.5 lakh: The amount agreed to be accepted by the accused from each candidate.
  • Rs 50,000: The amount of personal bond each accused has to furnish to secure bail.
  • 3-7 years: The punishment prescribed for the offense under Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Sources:

  • CBI investigation and bail petition reports, as per the CBI.
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