In a shocking development Raipur police have arrested yet another key player in one of the most audacious job scams to hit the state this year. A woman named Sakshi Singh was nabbed from Delhi on March 28, 2026 for allegedly manufacturing and supplying fake MBBS and BAMS degrees as part of a ₹2.34 crore fraud racket.
According to police investigations, mastermind behind the racket was Naresh Manhare, a Class 10 pass who cleverly posed as a high ranking “Director in the Delhi Post Office” and even claimed to be an MBBS doctor. The gang operated out of a fake office in Raipur’s Aishwarya Market (disguised as a micro finance company) and targeted at least 52 innocent job seekers.
Victims were promised secure, high paying positions in the postal department. To make the offer irresistible, the fraudsters demanded hefty “processing fees” and, in many cases, pushed victims to buy fake medical degrees (MBBS and BAMS) that supposedly boosted their chances of selection. Police recovered soft copies of forged certificates from “Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth University, Delhi” from the accused’s devices.
The total amount siphoned off? A staggering ₹2.34 crore. Four members of the gang were arrested earlier in February 2026. Sakshi Singh’s arrest marks the fifth in the case. She allegedly collaborated with an associate to produce these counterfeit degrees in Pune and supplied them directly to the Raipur module. Three mobile phones were seized from her during the raid.
Why Fake Medical Degrees Are the New “Hot Commodity” in Scams
India has seen a worrying surge in fake degree rackets, especially involving medical qualifications. MBBS and BAMS degrees carry prestige, high earning potential and social status making them perfect bait for scammers.
In this Raipur case, fraudsters didn’t stop at job promises. They created an entire ecosystem:
The danger goes beyond financial loss. If fake degree holders enter the healthcare system unchecked, it puts real patients at risk. A forged MBBS doctor treating patients? A fake BAMS practitioner prescribing Ayurvedic medicines without proper training? These are not hypothetical nightmares similar cases have surfaced in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states in recent years.
The Bigger Picture: Education Fraud in India 2026
This Raipur case is not isolated. From fake medical colleges using dummy patients (as seen in earlier CBI probes in the same city) to entire syndicates printing BAMS degrees in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, education mafia is getting bolder.
Why now? Rising unemployment among graduates, sky-high competition for government jobs and the allure of the “doctor” tag have created a perfect storm. Youngsters from small towns and rural areas are the most vulnerable exactly the demographic targeted in Raipur.
The good news? Police and cyber cells are cracking down faster than ever. The rapid arrests in this case show that law enforcement is treating fake degree rackets as serious economic offences.
Final Thoughts: Stay Alert, Stay Empowered
The arrest of Sakshi Singh in the Raipur fake MBBS-BAMS racket is a victory for justice, but the fight against education fraud is far from over. As long as job seekers remain desperate and unaware, scammers will keep innovating new ways to cheat them.
The best defence is awareness. Share this article with students in your family and college groups. Teach them to verify before they pay a single rupee.
Sources: Official police updates and verified news reports from March 28, 2026. All opinions expressed are based on publicly available information.
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