Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Education Counsellor Arrested for Alleged Admission Fraud
Imagine someone promised kids they could get into a special school by paying money, but it was a trick.
A man named Kunalkumar was doing this.
He put up ads using a real school's name without permission.
The police found him at the airport right before he was going on a trip.
They think he cheated lots of kids.
Now, the police are trying to figure out how many kids were tricked and are looking for his helpers.
An education counsellor, Kunalkumar Vidyarthi, was arrested in Kolkata for alleged fraud.
Vidyarthi was apprehended while attempting to fly to Thailand.
He is accused of using a Pune-based institute's details in an online advertisement to lure students.
An FIR was filed against him and two others on April 2, 2024.
Police are investigating the extent of his fraudulent activities.
- Who
- Kunalkumar Vidyarthi, an education counsellor.
- What
- Kunalkumar Vidyarthi was arrested for alleged admission fraud.
- When
- Arrested on May 31, 2024.
- Where
- Arrested at Kolkata Airport.
- Why
- He is accused of deceiving students with fake admission promises and using a Pune-based institute's details without authorization.
- Suspect's Name
- Kunalkumar Vidyarthi
- Crime
- Alleged admission fraud
- Location of Arrest
- Kolkata Airport
- Planned Destination
- Thailand
- Date of Arrest
- May 31
- Custodial Remand
- Until June 5