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Crime
Doctor Extorts ₹1.2 Crore from 30 Candidates in Bihar Teacher Recruitment Scam
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 03:39 PM
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A doctor allegedly siphoned ₹1.2 crore from 30 candidates by demanding money for leaked teacher recruitment papers in Bihar.
A doctor in Bihar is accused of extorting ₹1.2 crore from 30 candidates who were preparing for the state’s teacher recruitment exam. The alleged scheme involved the doctor claiming that he possessed leaked copies of the exam papers and demanding a fee for access.
According to reports, the doctor approached the candidates with the pretext of providing them with the leaked material, a claim that was later found to be false. The victims, who had already invested heavily in coaching and study materials, were coerced into paying large sums.
The Bihar Police have opened a case against the doctor and are investigating the allegations. The state government has assured that the recruitment process will be scrutinised to prevent future incidents.
The incident has shaken the education community, with many candidates expressing outrage over the exploitation of their aspirations and the integrity of the teacher recruitment process.
According to reports, the doctor approached the candidates with the pretext of providing them with the leaked material, a claim that was later found to be false. The victims, who had already invested heavily in coaching and study materials, were coerced into paying large sums.
The Bihar Police have opened a case against the doctor and are investigating the allegations. The state government has assured that the recruitment process will be scrutinised to prevent future incidents.
The incident has shaken the education community, with many candidates expressing outrage over the exploitation of their aspirations and the integrity of the teacher recruitment process.