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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.

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.