NEET 2025: Bihar Police Warns of Fake Paper Leak Calls, Issues Cyber Fraud Alert
Patna: Ahead of the NEET UG 2025 examination scheduled for tomorrow, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has issued a stern advisory warning students and parents against falling for cyber frauds and misinformation related to leaked question papers. The unit cautioned that fraudsters are targeting aspirants with false promises of providing answer sheets or question papers in exchange for money, aiming to disrupt the integrity of the national medical entrance test.
The EOU highlighted that anti-social elements are actively spreading rumours through social media and making fraudulent calls to mislead candidates and parents. The public has been urged to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious offers or communications to the authorities.
According to a recent PTI report, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has warned the public and aspirants against rumours and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters to aspirants and parents luring them to provide answer sheets ahead of the NEET UG. The EOU, on Friday, issued an advisory saying, “Public is advised not to fall prey to misinformation and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters luring them to provide answer sheets/question papers in the upcoming National Eligibility Entrance Test, Undergraduate (NEET UG)-2025 examination on May 4.” “There is an apprehension that anti-social elements or cyber fraudsters may try to break the integrity of the examination through rumours on social media platforms,” it said.
The advisory also said that people should immediately inform the police about any such misinformation.
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“We advise people to avoid falling prey to such deceitful practices. Those found guilty of engaging in such activities will face severe consequences, including legal action. A criminal proceeding will be initiated against those who indulge in such activities,” it said.
The statement also said that if people receive any suspicious offers or requests from any individual/agency, the matter should be immediately brought to the notice of EOU.
The EOU last month arrested Sanjeev Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind of the NEET UG-2024 paper leak case and also wanted in several other cases, from the state capital.
He was wanted in connection with his involvement in the paper leak case of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-3) held in March 2024.
He was also wanted in the paper leak case of the NEET UG-2024, which is now being probed by the CBI.
According to officials, Mukhiya’s gang is spread across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
The gang was also behind paper leaks in the Haryana veterinary doctor recruitment exam, the Haryana English teachers’ recruitment exam and some recruitment exams conducted in UP.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that amid rising concerns over cyber fraud, the Rajasthan Police issued a public alert to NEET UG 2025 aspirants and their families, warning them against scams related to alleged paper leaks. With the exam scheduled for May 4, fraudsters have intensified their attempts to deceive students by falsely claiming access to leaked question papers in exchange for large sums of money.
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