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Crime
Fugitive Rahul Chaudhary Arrested in JET 2021 Dummy Candidate Scam, 38 Others Already Held
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Special Operation Group (SOG) has arrested fugitive Rahul Chaudhary in connection with the 2021 JET exam dummy candidate fraud, bringing the total number of arrested suspects to 38.
Jaipur police's Special Operation Group (SOG) apprehended Rahul Chaudhary, a long‑time fugitive, on charges of facilitating the passage of dummy candidates in the 2021 Joint Entrance Test (JET). The arrest was carried out after a months‑long investigation that traced Chaudhary's involvement in a network that placed fictitious aspirants in the exam to secure passing marks.
The JET 2021 scam, which came to light earlier this year, prompted a crackdown on exam fraud across Rajasthan. Authorities have so far detained 38 individuals linked to the scheme, including coaches, middlemen and candidates who allegedly benefited from the fraudulent entries.
SOG officials said Chaudhary's capture marks a significant milestone in the probe, underscoring the state's commitment to safeguarding the integrity of competitive examinations. Further interrogations are expected to uncover additional details about the operation and any remaining conspirators.
The police have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest, but confirmed it occurred in Jaipur. The investigation remains ongoing, with the department vowing to pursue all leads until the full network is dismantled.
The JET 2021 scam, which came to light earlier this year, prompted a crackdown on exam fraud across Rajasthan. Authorities have so far detained 38 individuals linked to the scheme, including coaches, middlemen and candidates who allegedly benefited from the fraudulent entries.
SOG officials said Chaudhary's capture marks a significant milestone in the probe, underscoring the state's commitment to safeguarding the integrity of competitive examinations. Further interrogations are expected to uncover additional details about the operation and any remaining conspirators.
The police have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest, but confirmed it occurred in Jaipur. The investigation remains ongoing, with the department vowing to pursue all leads until the full network is dismantled.