Bengaluru: Teacher arrested for defrauding competitive exam candidates

Team Udayavani, Jan 5, 2025, 11:17 AM IST

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Bengaluru: Upparpet police have arrested a government school teacher for allegedly defrauding candidates and their parents by promising success in competitive exams such as PDO and KAS in exchange for large sums of money.

The accused, Sikandar Choudhary (44), a high school teacher from Indi taluk, Vijayapura district, was arrested along with his accomplice, Dilip. Police seized Rs. 25 lakh in cash, mobile phones, and several documents from the accused.

According to the police, Sikandar, with the help of his accomplice Dilip, targeted aspirants of various competitive exams, including PDO, PSI, and KAS. He allegedly convinced them that he could secure high marks and ensure their success in these exams. Recently, he contacted a candidate in Bengaluru, demanded money, and arranged a meeting. The candidate agreed and Sikandar traveled to Bengaluru two days ago, staying at a lodge on Y. Ramachandra Road in Gandhinagar, where he received the money.

However, the candidate grew suspicious and informed the police. Acting swiftly, the police conducted a raid and arrested Sikandar along with the cash. A case has been registered at Upparpet police station.

This incident follows a similar case where Vijayanagar police arrested Railway Department Chief Ticket Inspector Govindaraju and two accomplices for running a similar fraud scheme.