Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
3w ago

Mastermind Behind NEET-UG 2024 Paper Leak Arrested in Patna

Sanjeev Mukhia, accused of orchestrating a multi-state exam paper theft network, was apprehended by Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit after a months-long search.

Officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were also present to question the accused. (HT sourced photo)
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Sanjeev Mukhia, the alleged mastermind of the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, was arrested by the Economic Offences Unit in Patna on April 24, 2025.
  • Mukhia’s gang operated across multiple Indian states and has been linked to previous exam paper leaks, including recruitment tests in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Investigations revealed that the NEET-UG question papers were stolen from OASIS School in Hazaribagh, photographed, and distributed both physically and digitally.
  • The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money-laundering case against Mukhia, uncovering assets 144% greater than his legitimate income.
  • Authorities are continuing efforts to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate, including Mukhia’s nephew and associates, for whom cash rewards were announced.