Rajasthan Police have arrested 18 individuals, including a former registrar of the Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC), in connection with a fake Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificate racket. The arrests were made by the Special Operations Group (SOG) during coordinated raids across multiple locations.
According to Additional Director General of SOG, Vishal Bansal, those arrested include former RMC registrar Dr. Rajesh Sharma and former nodal officer Akhilesh Mathur. Several candidates who had obtained medical degrees abroad are also among the accused.
Officials stated that the accused were involved in issuing fake FMGE qualification documents and facilitating fraudulent registrations with the Rajasthan Medical Council, allowing unqualified individuals to practice medicine.
As reported in the TOI, Vishal Bansal stated that a team headed by DIG Paris Deshmukh and SP Kundan Kanwariya carried out raids in 22 cities, leading to the arrest of the accused. The action followed months of investigation into irregularities in medical registrations.
Officials confirmed that multiple locations linked to the accused were searched during the crackdown.
The coordinated operation was conducted across Rajasthan and other states as part of a large-scale effort to dismantle the organised network involved in the scam.
Investigators stated that the accused used forged FMGE certificates to obtain provisional registration from the Rajasthan Medical Council. This allowed them to begin internships and work in healthcare settings.
Police have identified more than 90 individuals who may have obtained registration through similar fraudulent means.
The investigation found that one of the accused Dr. Yash Purohit, was employed as a doctor at a private hospital in Udaipur using a forged certificate.
Reports indicate that several candidates who failed or never appeared for the FMGE screening test were able to obtain registration through forged documents, bypassing mandatory regulatory checks.
Preliminary findings indicate that candidates allegedly paid between ₹20 lakh and ₹25 lakh to obtain fake certificates and registrations. Authorities are examining financial transactions to track the flow of money within the network.
Investigators suspect a well-organised racket involving middlemen, with payments routed through multiple channels to facilitate fake documentation and approvals.
The case first came to light in October 2024 after discrepancies were noticed in registration records. An inquiry was initiated, which later led to a broader investigation by the SOG.
Earlier arrests in 2025 helped investigators identify additional suspects and expand the probe.
Investigators reported uncovering an organised network that enabled illegal registrations and internships using forged FMGE certificates, with alleged involvement of insiders linked to the council.
Police have registered multiple cases and said further arrests are likely. Officials are continuing to verify documents and identify others involved in the racket.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of the network.
(Rh/SS/MSM)