An Indore law student, Akshay Malviya, is arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit NEET-2026 question papers created using AI tools such as ChatGPT. Authorities say Malviya used Instagram to advertise access to “leaked” or advance NEET papers and directed students to a payment link through his profile. Police allege he prepared the fraudulent papers by using old NEET materials and editing them to make them appear current, then sold them for about ₹50–₹100 (reported as ₹100–200 in one account) to medical aspirants across the country. Investigators say the fraud attracted multiple buyers, with police estimating payments made by around 20–22 students, and that he collected approximately ₹30,000 in one report. The arrest follows alerts and inputs from Kota Police, after which Indore’s Crime Branch Special Investigation Team (SIT) monitored social media and moved to apprehend him. A case is registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act. In court, his family sought permission for him to appear for his first-year law examination; the court allows this, and Crime Branch escorts him to the college to take the exam. Police continue to investigate whether other people were involved and to trace transactions and related communications.
Indore law student arrested for selling ChatGPT-generated fake NEET papers
An Indore law student, Akshay Malviya, is arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit NEET-2026 question papers created using AI tools such as ChatGPT. Authorities say Malviya used Instagram to adverti...
- Akshay Malviya, a first-year law student in Indore, is arrested by the Crime Branch/SIT for allegedly selling fake NEET-2026 papers.
- Police allege he creates fraudulent question sets using AI tools, including ChatGPT, based on old NEET materials.
- Authorities say he promoted the offer on Instagram and asked aspirants to pay online to access the papers.
- A case is registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, and police investigate the network and payments.
- After a court order, he is escorted to his law college to appear for his first-year law exam while the investigation continues.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A man arrested for allegedly selling a fake NEET question paper was taken by the Crime Branch to a law college on Tuesday to appear for his first-year law examination. His permission was granted following an order by the court.According to DCP (Crime) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi, accused Akshay Malviya was arrested on Sunday for allegedly selling fake NEET question papers and OMR sheets, and then marketing them online as the actual exam paper for this year's exam.Police said Akshay Malviya allegedly created fake NEET examination papers and OMR sheets and then marketed them online as the actual exam paper for this year's exam.NEET UG Re-Exam 2026: Three Students Denied Entry At Vidisha Centre; Father Bangs Head On Gate While Pleading-- VIDEOAfter his arrest, a case was registered against him and he was sent to police custody. His family later approached the court through a lawyer, seeking permission for him to appear in his law examination. Following the court's directives, the Crime Branch escorted him to the college where he appeared for his first-year law exam. Police said the investigation into the fake paper-selling racket is underway.UP's Critically Ill Woman Brought In Ambulance To Indore Collector Hearing Over ₹2-Crore Land Fraud
2 months agoIndore (Madhya Pradesh): The Crime Branch Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested a first-year law student for allegedly creating and selling fake National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-2026) question papers using ChatGPT AI.The accused, identified as Akshay Malviya, a resident of the Lasudia area, confessed during interrogation that he used the AI tool ChatGPT to generate a fraudulent question paper by feeding in old NEET papers. He then sold it to medical aspirants across the country for a nominal fee of Rs 100–200.Kota connection and inter-agency alertsThe breakthrough came after Kota Police (Rajasthan) sent an official email to Indore Police on Saturday regarding a complaint lodged by a student in the coaching hub.Akshay’s social media reels promising leaked papers had also alerted multiple central and state security agencies. The agencies shared inputs with local police. Following this, an SIT led by Inspector Neeraj Medha swung into action and arrested the accused.Modus operandiAccording to police, Akshay had pre-planned the fraud to exploit exam anxiety. He posted reels and messages on Instagram claiming he possessed the leaked NEET question paper and inviting aspirants to contact him.The bait worked, attracting over 25 students nationwide. He came under police scrutiny during routine social media monitoring.Custody and financial probeThe Crime Branch has secured a one-day police remand of the accused for further interrogation. Currently, around Rs 25,000 has been found in his bank account. Officials are examining transaction details and tracing mobile data of students who purchased the fake papers to determine if others were involved in the racket. A detailed investigation is underway to identify his network and possible accomplices.'To Hamari Banayi Sadak Par Mat Chalo,' Says Urban Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya Over 'Qafir' Remark In Indore -- VIDEO
2 months agoA first-year law student in Indore has been apprehended for allegedly peddling counterfeit NEET exam papers on Instagram. Akshay Malviya reportedly used AI to craft fake question sets, pocketing an estimated Rs 30,000 by selling them to unsuspecting candidates. Authorities registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and IT Act, highlighting the ongoing crackdown on social media fraud.
2 months agoIndore (Madhya Pradesh): A law student was arrested in Indore for allegedly selling AI-generated NEET question papers for ₹50 to ₹100, the Crime Branch’s SIT said on Monday. According to officials, the accused had created an Instagram account through which he promised aspirants access to NEET question papers in advance. However, during investigation, police found that the papers were created using AI tools, including ChatGPT, and sold them for ₹50 - ₹100 bucks. Kota Police tipped off Indore Crime Branch इंदौर में लॉ स्टूडेंट ने चैट जीपीटी के जरिए नीट का फर्जी पेपर बनाया और कई छात्र को बेच दिया। अब पकड़ाया pic.twitter.com/6kbAP11SPW— SanjayGupta_Journalist (@sanjaygupta1304) June 22, 2026 The accused was identified as Akshay Malviya, a first-year student at an Indore law college and resident of Lasudia area, He was arrested late Saturday night following a tip-off from Kota Police.According to officials, Akshay used to post fake advertisements on Instagram before the NEET exam, claiming he could provide the question paper or special study material. Students who came across these posts were directed to a link in his profile, where they had to make online payments to access the content.Police said around 20 to 22 students made payments through UPI and other online methods. During investigation, it was found that the accused used old question papers and edited study material, presenting them as the latest exam paper.Crime Branch officials said Akshay had also circulated similar misleading posts during the controversy over the NEET exam cancellation, due to which he was already under the cyber police’s watch.NEET UG Re-Exam 2026: Three Students Denied Entry At Vidisha Centre; Father Bangs Head On Gate While Pleading-- VIDEOBooked for cheating, online fraudA case has been registered against him under Section 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66D of the IT Act. Police are now investigating whether more people were involved in the fraud and how much money was collected.19-Year-Old Bhilwara Student Arrested For Running 'Paper Mafia' Telegram Channel, Selling Fake NEET Papers Before Retest | Video
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