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Crime
Jharkhand CID Arrests 16th Suspect in JSSC-CGL Recruitment Scam
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:17 PM
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The Jharkhand CID has arrested a 16th suspect in its probe into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment process, bringing the total number of arrests to 16.
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained a 16th suspect in its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Subordinate Service Commission (JSSC) and Centralized Group Level (CGL) recruitment process. The arrest brings the total number of people held by the CID to 16.
The probe was launched after complaints that the selection of candidates for the JSSC and CGL examinations had been manipulated. Investigators have identified several individuals who are alleged to have participated in the scam.
The CID has carried out raids and collected evidence across the state. The latest arrest followed a search operation in a location within Jharkhand where the accused was found in possession of documents related to the recruitment.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is still underway and that further arrests may be made as more evidence comes to light. The case has drawn attention from the public and political leaders alike.
The probe was launched after complaints that the selection of candidates for the JSSC and CGL examinations had been manipulated. Investigators have identified several individuals who are alleged to have participated in the scam.
The CID has carried out raids and collected evidence across the state. The latest arrest followed a search operation in a location within Jharkhand where the accused was found in possession of documents related to the recruitment.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is still underway and that further arrests may be made as more evidence comes to light. The case has drawn attention from the public and political leaders alike.