Delhi Police Apprehends Mumbai Fraudster in Elaborate MBA Admission Scam
In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police has successfully arrested a man from Mumbai who was allegedly involved in a sophisticated scheme to defraud individuals by promising admissions into MBA and other professional courses. The arrest was made possible through an innovative operation that utilized a dummy candidate to gain the suspect's trust and gather crucial intelligence.
Multiple Complaints Reveal Widespread Educational Fraud
According to police officials, numerous complaints were filed against a group operating an educational consultancy that systematically misled parents. The fraudulent organization claimed it could secure admissions for their children through special quotas, exploiting the aspirations of families seeking quality education for their offspring.
The consultancy representatives falsely asserted they had connections with a reputed institute in Mumbai, assuring parents that admissions could be arranged through the supernumerary quota under the CIWGC (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries) category. In exchange for these promised admissions, they demanded substantial sums of money from vulnerable families.
Financial Impact and Victim Testimonies
Police investigations have revealed that between 10 to 15 victims have come forward so far, reporting financial losses ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh each. After collecting these significant amounts, the accused individuals abruptly shut down their operations and fled, leaving distraught parents without the promised admissions and substantial financial resources.
Strategic Police Operation Using Dummy Candidate
Additional Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh formed a specialized investigation team under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Srishti Bhatt to tackle this complex case. The team devised an innovative strategy involving a dummy candidate to penetrate the fraudster's network.
One of the victim's friends was deployed to pose as a prospective candidate seeking admission. Over the course of one week, this dummy candidate established contact with the suspect, engaging in detailed discussions about the admission process while maintaining regular communication to build credibility and gain trust.
The operative carefully gathered information about the suspect's daily routines and claimed residence, gradually earning enough confidence to ascertain his exact whereabouts. This meticulous intelligence gathering paved the way for a coordinated police operation to apprehend the individual.
Arrest and Investigation Details
The investigation led police to trace the suspect to Goregaon in Mumbai, where a specialized team apprehended the accused individual. The arrested person has been identified as Kumar Gaurav, a 34-year-old resident of Goregaon (east), Mumbai.
Gaurav was subsequently brought to Delhi for detailed questioning and further investigation. During interrogation, police discovered that the accused and his associates had defrauded multiple victims by specifically targeting parents seeking MBA and other professional course admissions.
The group exploited the promise of special quotas to obtain large sums of money from hopeful families, operating a systematic fraud that preyed on educational aspirations.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
A formal case of cheating has been registered against the accused, and police are currently examining all available leads to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the scam. Investigators are scrutinizing CCTV footage and digital evidence to build a comprehensive case against all parties involved in this educational fraud scheme.
The Delhi Police continues its efforts to ensure justice for the victims while sending a strong message against such fraudulent activities in the education sector.
