Maharashtra Cyber Uncovers Fake Medical Certificate Racket, Three Arrested
An interstate operation supplying fake medical registration documents has been dismantled, leading to three arrests in Maharashtra.
Three individuals arrested for involvement in a fake medical certificate scheme.
The racket provided fraudulent FMGE documents to unqualified foreign medical graduates.
Maharashtra Cyber warns against using intermediaries for medical registration.
Maharashtra Cyber has successfully dismantled an alleged interstate racket that produced counterfeit Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) documents, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. This operation was initiated after the Maharashtra Medical Council discovered that several foreign medical graduates were in possession of medical registration certificates despite failing the necessary FMGE Screening Test.
The investigation commenced when the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) identified discrepancies in registration applications, revealing that certain foreign medical graduates had not passed the mandatory examination yet held valid medical registration certificates. Following these findings, the MMC lodged a complaint, prompting the registration of an FIR at the Nodal Cyber Police Station in Mumbai under relevant legal provisions.
Among those arrested are Varun Prataprao Akhade, 28, and Sanket Prabhakar Unhale, 26, both from Buldhana district, who allegedly obtained medical registration certificates without qualifying the FMGE. The investigation later traced digital evidence to Rahul Gopal Patil, 35, from Nashik district, believed to be a central figure in this fraudulent network. Patil is accused of creating fake examination scorecards and other documents for approximately 15-20 applicants in exchange for payment.
The ramifications of this fraudulent scheme extend beyond the immediate arrests, as Maharashtra Cyber has issued a warning to foreign medical graduates and others seeking professional registration. The agency cautions against relying on intermediaries who promise to facilitate registration through illegal means, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory requirements. Failure to comply can lead to severe legal repercussions.
Looking ahead, Maharashtra Cyber is intensifying its efforts to investigate the full scope of this operation, analyzing financial transactions and digital communications to uncover any additional individuals involved. The agency remains committed to combating cyber fraud and document forgery, ensuring that all applicants follow the legal pathways for medical registration in India.
