The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered a racket led by a young and highly educated gang that hacked into the MH-CET system, obtained student data and contacted candidates, offering guaranteed exam success in exchange for Rs 15-20 lakh per student and admission to top colleges. The scam came to light after some students received suspicious calls and reported them to the MH-CET officials.

A formal complaint was later filed by the coordinator of the agency appointed to conduct the examination process. Our report stated that the Crime Branch arrested four individuals from Delhi, who were orchestrating the operation and targeting students across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, and Rajasthan.