In a shocking revelation, Delhi Police has unearthed a massive fake degree racket spanning multiple states in India. At the center of the scam is a man who had only passed Class 10 but was operating as a mastermind, issuing fake degrees for professional courses like B.Tech, BAMS, B.Ed, and MBA.
🕵️♂️ How the Racket Operated
Police uncovered that the racket was being run through a fake coaching and consultancy center. The main accused, Narayan Singh, was operating from Dwarka, Delhi, and was connected to an interstate network. His fake center was issuing degrees from various universities without any legitimate academic records or qualifications.
Astonishingly, Singh’s operations extended to 8 different states, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, and more. The syndicate used 228 fake marksheets, 75 fake university stamps, and 20 fake migration certificates to produce fabricated educational documents.
🏫 Fake Universities & Documents
The racket provided fake degrees from several unknown or non-recognized universities, particularly from Tamil Nadu, where 75 fake seals were recovered. Police also seized over 275 fake degree certificates and 5000 blank certificates prepared for illegal issuance.
Clients included individuals seeking shortcuts to academic credentials to secure government jobs, private sector positions, or overseas education opportunities.
📱 Use of Technology
Surprisingly, the racket had a digital infrastructure:
- Fake documents were designed and printed professionally.
- Certificates were shared digitally via PDF or hard copies.
- Online verification systems were either faked or bypassed entirely.
💰 Price of a Fake Degree
According to reports, a single fake degree could cost anywhere between ₹20,000 to ₹25,000, depending on the course and the urgency of delivery.
🚓 Legal Action and Investigation
Authorities have arrested the main accused and are currently investigating the extent of the network. The police are also examining:
- How many people received jobs based on fake credentials.
- Whether any internal government employees were involved.
- Tracing the money trail and the masterminds behind the wider operation.
⚠️ Why This Matters
This case raises serious concerns about:
- The authenticity of academic credentials in India.
- The security of government recruitment processes.
- The ease of forging degrees in the absence of robust verification mechanisms.
📢 Final Thoughts
As the investigation unfolds, this case serves as a wake-up call to strengthen digital verification systems, tighten university affiliation controls, and ensure that only qualified individuals hold positions that shape public life. It is also a reminder for employers and educational institutions to verify documents rigorously before offering jobs or admissions.