National News 2025-06-20

FAKE DEGREE RACKET BUSTED BY ISC, CRIME BRANCH — FIVE ARRESTED; HUNDREDS OF FAKE DOCUMENTS RECOVERED

Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi

Highlights:

• Five individuals arrested for operating a fake degree and mark sheet racket.

• 228 marksheets, 27 degree certificates, and 20 migration certificates recovered from multiple universities.

• Six laptops and 20 mobile phones seized during the operation.

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INTRODUCTION

In a major breakthrough, the Inter-State Cell (ISC) of the Crime Branch has busted a widespread racket involved in producing fake and backdated degrees, mark sheets, and migration certificates from various universities. Five accused individuals have been arrested for cheating students and compromising the integrity of the education system.

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THE INVESTIGATION & OPERATION

Head Constable Harender Malik received credible information from his sources regarding a group of educational institutions in Delhi and NCR issuing fake degrees after collecting hefty sums from students. These degrees, often backdated, were claimed to be from various universities across the country. Preliminary inquiries revealed the involvement of several coaching center owners and university staff.

Recognizing the seriousness of the offense, a dedicated team led by Inspector Manmeet Malik and supervised by ACP Sh. Ramesh Lamba was formed. The team comprised SIs Naresh Kumar, Vikas, Jai Kumar, Rajeev, Ritesh, Sunil Panwar, ASI Krishan Pal, and HCs Harender, Amrish, Sunil Dhaka, and Rajesh.

Acting swiftly, the team apprehended Vicky Harjani, owner of Paramhans Vidyapeeth, at Netaji Subhash Place. A search of his vehicle and office yielded 75 forged academic documents from universities across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Tamil Nadu.

An FIR (No. 140/2025 dated 06/06/2025) under Sections 318(4)/336/337/338/339/340/61(2) BNS was registered at PS Crime Branch.

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ARRESTS AND RECOVERIES

Following Harjani’s arrest and interrogation, four more individuals involved in the racket were apprehended:

• Vivek Gupta

• Satbir Singh

• Narayan Jee

• Avnish Kansal

All are owners of various educational institutions operating in different states. The team recovered a total of 275 forged academic documents, including degrees, mark sheets, and provisional certificates. In addition, 20 mobile phones and 6 laptops were seized.

A forensic analysis of the electronic devices revealed over 5000–5500 soft copies of fake degrees and mark sheets for programs such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, BAMS, B.Ed., MBA, and M.A. These documents originated from multiple universities across several states.

Investigations suggest that 20 to 25 coaching centers are part of this well-organized network, which provided customized fake documents to students based on their needs.

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MODUS OPERANDI

The accused operated educational call centers across Delhi and NCR. They promoted their services via WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and Twitter, and distributed flyers near coaching hubs, schools, and busy student areas.

Students were lured with promises of admission into recognized UGC and postgraduate courses — often with the added offer of backdated documents. Once convinced, the students submitted their personal and academic details, which were passed along to other members of the network. These members then generated professional-looking forged documents resembling those from legitimate universities.

The syndicate used aliases and fake identities to evade detection and maintain secrecy.

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PROFILE OF THE ACCUSED

1. Vicky Harjani

• Education: Up to 10th class

• Runs Paramhans Vidyapeeth in NSP and Rohini

• Employed tele-callers to reach out to prospective students

2. Vivek Gupta

• Education: Up to 12th class

• Operates 6–7 educational centers in Noida, UP

• Previously involved in similar cases; wanted in a case at PS New Shimla, HP

3. Satbir Singh

• Education: Up to 12th class

• Runs Gurukul Education Centre with a partner in Faridabad, Haryana

4. Narayan Jee

• Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Operates in Bihar; currently trying to expand into Delhi/NCR

5. Avnish Kansal

• Education: B.Tech

• Currently lodged in Central Jail, Jaipur

• Previously involved in two similar cases in Rajasthan

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CURRENT STATUS

The investigation is ongoing. More arrests and recoveries are expected as the network’s full extent is uncovered.

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Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi

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Date: 01-07-2025

FAKE DEGREE RACKET BUSTED BY ISC, CRIME BRANCH — FIVE ARRESTED; HUNDREDS OF FAKE DOCUMENTS RECOVERED

Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi

Highlights:

• Five individuals arrested for operating a fake degree and mark sheet racket.

• 228 marksheets, 27 degree certificates, and 20 migration certificates recovered from multiple universities.

• Six laptops and 20 mobile phones seized during the operation.

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INTRODUCTION

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THE INVESTIGATION & OPERATION

An FIR (No. 140/2025 dated 06/06/2025) under Sections 318(4)/336/337/338/339/340/61(2) BNS was registered at PS Crime Branch.

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ARRESTS AND RECOVERIES

Following Harjani’s arrest and interrogation, four more individuals involved in the racket were apprehended:

• Vivek Gupta

• Satbir Singh

• Narayan Jee

• Avnish Kansal

Investigations suggest that 20 to 25 coaching centers are part of this well-organized network, which provided customized fake documents to students based on their needs.

______________

MODUS OPERANDI

The syndicate used aliases and fake identities to evade detection and maintain secrecy.

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PROFILE OF THE ACCUSED

1. Vicky Harjani

• Education: Up to 10th class

• Runs Paramhans Vidyapeeth in NSP and Rohini

• Employed tele-callers to reach out to prospective students

2. Vivek Gupta

• Education: Up to 12th class

• Operates 6–7 educational centers in Noida, UP

• Previously involved in similar cases; wanted in a case at PS New Shimla, HP

3. Satbir Singh

• Education: Up to 12th class

• Runs Gurukul Education Centre with a partner in Faridabad, Haryana

4. Narayan Jee

• Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Operates in Bihar; currently trying to expand into Delhi/NCR

5. Avnish Kansal

• Education: B.Tech

• Currently lodged in Central Jail, Jaipur

• Previously involved in two similar cases in Rajasthan

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CURRENT STATUS

The investigation is ongoing. More arrests and recoveries are expected as the network’s full extent is uncovered.

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Reporter: Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi

Website: www.thecurrentscenario.in

Contact: +91 9586553631 | info@thecurrentscenario.in

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