The Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) is investigating a large-scale exam impersonation racket. The scam involved candidates hiring impersonators to write railway recruitment exams on their behalf, securing jobs fraudulently.
Latest Arrests
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The CCB has arrested three more individuals, including two railway employees.
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The arrests were carried out in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, following leads from earlier interrogations.
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The suspects allegedly paid impersonators to clear recruitment exams and later obtained railway jobs.
CCB’s Statement
Officials confirmed that the arrests are part of a larger investigation into recruitment-related fraud. Police are:
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Tracing the impersonators involved.
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Examining the financial transactions behind the racket.
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Coordinating with the Railway Recruitment Board to identify other suspected cases.
Implications
The racket raises concerns about the integrity of public recruitment exams and possible lapses in verification processes. Authorities are expected to:
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Tighten examination protocols.
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Re-examine candidates recruited in the past.
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File additional charges under fraud and cheating provisions.
