Man Arrested In Lucknow For Rs 46 Lakh BITS Pilani Admission Fraud
The Lucknow Cyber Crime Police has arrested a man for allegedly duping students and parents of Rs 46 lakh on the pretext of securing admission to BITS Pilani, police said on Sunday.
Details of the Admission Scam
According to the police, the accused, identified as Yashraj Bajpai, operated a fake education consultancy and allegedly lured students and their parents by promising admissions.
Police said the accused collected money in the name of admission fees, registration charges and securing seats. He allegedly provided fake admission letters and fee receipts to gain the trust of victims.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
The accused was arrested at Lucknow airport while he was allegedly trying to leave the country, police said.
Police recovered Rs 40,225 in cash, a laptop, three mobile phones and five ATM cards from his possession.
The Cyber Crime Police are further investigating the case and gathering information about other possible associates involved in the fraud as well as other victims, officials said.
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