Karnataka MBBS Admission Scam: Doctor Accused of Fraud

Overview of the Scam

In a significant case of fraud involving MBBS admissions, a doctor from Yamanpur, Karnataka, has been accused of swindling 37 individuals out of approximately Rs 75 lakh. The accused promised these victims MBBS admission and job placements in Russia.

Details of the Accused

The individual at the center of this scam is a resident of Yamanpur and operates a clinic alongside his wife. The primary complainant hails from New Gandhinagar.

Allegations and Promises

The complainant reported that the doctor first contacted her in November 2024. He claimed to have obtained his MBBS degree from Russia and asserted that he had strong connections with medical colleges there. He offered assurances of admission to an MBBS program and a lucrative job in Russia, promising a monthly salary of 90,000 rubles (roughly ₹1.04 lakh) along with food provisions.

Financial Transactions

Convinced by the doctor’s assurances, the complainant, along with friends and others, transferred a total of Rs 74 lakh. This amount included Rs 13.5 lakh sent via PhonePe and Rs 60.5 lakh paid in cash at the clinic. Unfortunately, the victims did not receive any of the promised services.

Filing a Complaint

After facing no response from the accused, the complainant filed a report at the Khade Bazaar police station. A formal case has been registered, and Inspector Mahantesh Dhamanwar is currently leading the investigation.

Previous Cases of Fraud

According to a report by TNIE, the accused allegedly sent 22 candidates to Russia on visit visas instead of work visas, resulting in their return to India after just 15 days. Once they realized they had been scammed, they reached out to law enforcement.

Last year, a similar incident was reported by Medic Helpline, where two individuals were accused of defrauding 10 students of Rs 1.3 crore. The Baner police are actively searching for these suspects, who are believed to have operated from an office in Balewadi, offering false admission promises to students aspiring to enter various medical colleges in Maharashtra.