249 Guest Lecturers Face Criminal Charges Over Fake PhD Certificates in Bengaluru

249 guest lecturers have been booked for criminal cases after authorities discovered that they had submitted forged PhD certificates to secure teaching positions at various institutions in Bengaluru.
The investigation, led by the Karnataka State Police, revealed that the certificates were fabricated by a private agency that supplied fake credentials to the lecturers.
The accused had been invited to give guest lectures at universities and colleges across the city, and the case now involves charges under the Indian Penal Code for fraud and forgery.
Police are preparing formal chargesheets and have indicated that the proceedings will be taken up in the appropriate courts.
The incident has raised concerns about the vetting process for academic appointments in the region.