Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Raipur Medical College Faces CBI Probe for Alleged Fraud
A medical college in Raipur, India, is in trouble!
The CBI found the college was pretending to be better than it was to get approval.
They hired fake doctors and paid villagers to act as patients during inspections.
Inspectors were bribed to give good reports.
The government is now investigating and will take action.
This raises questions about the quality of doctors being trained at the college.
CBI investigation reveals a medical college in Raipur, India, allegedly used fake patients and doctors to gain recognition.
Villagers were paid to pose as patients during inspections, and final-year students were used as faculty.
Inspectors were reportedly bribed through hawala channels to provide favorable reports.
The CBI arrested college director Atul Kumar Tiwari and seized Rs 55 lakh during raids across multiple states.
State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal stated the government is conducting its own inquiry and will take action accordingly.
- Who
- Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Medical College, its director Atul Kumar Tiwari, and chairman Ravi Shankar Maharaj are implicated.
- What
- A medical college in Raipur, India, allegedly engaged in a fraud to obtain recognition from the Medical Council by using fake patients and doctors.
- When
- The CBI investigation began on July 1, 2025.
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- To fraudulently obtain recognition from the Medical Council.
Fraudulent Activities
Government Response
Scope of Deception
Fraudulent Activities
College allegedly fabricated a functional hospital using fake patients, doctors, and bribes.
Government Response
Authorities are working to uncover the extent of the fraud and ensure accountability.
- College
- Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Medical College (SRIMSR)
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- Director Arrested
- Atul Kumar Tiwari
- Cash Seized
- Rs 55 lakh
- Accused Named
- Ravi Shankar Maharaj, Sanjay Shukla, and 35 others
- State Health Minister
- Shyam Bihari Jaiswal