Archive · 27 May 2025
ED Files Chargesheet in Bihar Toppers Scam Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a case where people were making money by selling fake degrees.
They filed a new chargesheet, which is like a formal accusation, against people involved in this scam.
The main person involved is Bachcha Rai, who was also involved in the 2016 Bihar toppers' scam, where students cheated to get high scores.
These people didn't hold classes but gave out degrees for a lot of money.
The ED found that the college involved made about Rs 9.34 crore through these illegal activities.
The ED had previously seized a large amount of cash and attached properties as part of the investigation.
ED filed a supplementary chargesheet in Patna's special court.
The case involves money laundering related to the 2016 Bihar Intermediate toppers' scam.
Bachcha Rai is a key figure, accused of running a fraudulent college.
Rs 2.78 crore in cash was seized from premises connected to the accused.
The ED revealed that the college collected Rs 9.34 crore through fraudulent degree schemes.
- Who
- The ED is pursuing the case against individuals like Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai and Saiyad Mahatab Alam.
- What
- ED filed a supplementary chargesheet in a money laundering case related to the Bihar toppers' scam.
- When
- The ED filed the chargesheet recently; the scam came to light in May 2016.
- Where
- The chargesheet was filed in Patna.
- Why
- To seek the conviction of individuals involved in money laundering and educational fraud.
- Location
- Patna
- Key Figure
- Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai
- Cash Seized
- Rs 2.78 crore
- College Involved
- Vishun Rajdeo Teachers Training College (VRTT)
- Accused
- Saiyad Mahatab Alam
- Proceeds of Crime
- Rs 9.34 crore
- Properties Attached
- March 31, 2018
- Value of Attached Properties
- Rs 4.52 crore