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3d ago

NEET-UG 2024 Paper Leak Mastermind Sanjeev Mukhia Arrested After 11-Month Manhunt

Mukhia, linked to a multi-state exam fraud network, was detained in Patna by Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit and is under joint interrogation with the CBI.

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

  • Sanjeev Mukhia, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, was arrested in Patna on April 25, 2025, by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) and Special Task Force (STF).
  • The NEET-UG 2024 question paper was stolen from the control room of OASIS School in Hazaribagh on May 5, 2024, as part of a broader criminal conspiracy.
  • Authorities revealed that Mukhia's gang operated across multiple states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, and was involved in other exam paper leaks.
  • The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money-laundering case against Mukhia after uncovering assets disproportionate to his known income, reportedly 144% higher than legitimate sources.
  • Mukhia's interrogation by the EOU and CBI is ongoing, with further arrests and revelations about his criminal network expected as investigations continue.