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Punjab Pharma Officer Exam Scam Exposed: 35 Arrested, Candidates Paid Up to Rs 13 Lakh
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 05:09 PM
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Police in Punjab have arrested 35 people involved in a cheating racket that allowed candidates to secure Pharma Officer exam seats for a fee of up to Rs 13 lakh.
The Punjab Police have detained 35 suspects in a scam that promised exam seats for the Punjab Pharma Officer exam, as part of a broader crackdown on exam fraud.
According to officials, the racket operated by a group that collected fees from aspirants, promising them a guaranteed place in the exam. The highest fee reported was Rs 13 lakh per candidate.
The arrested individuals are accused of facilitating the cheating process, including providing fake answer keys and coordinating with exam officials. The case is under investigation by the state’s anti‑corruption bureau.
The Punjab State Pharmacy Board has announced a review of its admission process and will implement stricter verification measures to prevent future fraud.
According to officials, the racket operated by a group that collected fees from aspirants, promising them a guaranteed place in the exam. The highest fee reported was Rs 13 lakh per candidate.
The arrested individuals are accused of facilitating the cheating process, including providing fake answer keys and coordinating with exam officials. The case is under investigation by the state’s anti‑corruption bureau.
The Punjab State Pharmacy Board has announced a review of its admission process and will implement stricter verification measures to prevent future fraud.