The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches across 10 states in a bribery probe targeting officials from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and private medical college promoters. This investigation, stemming from a CBI FIR, alleges manipulation of regulatory frameworks through bribe payments for confidential inspection information. Previously, the ED also uncovered an NRI quota admission racket involving forged documents. NEW DELHI: ED Thursday conducted searches at 15 locations across 10 states in an alleged bribery-related probe against officials of NMC and promoters of private medical colleges for manipulation of regulatory frameworks. Medical colleges and their promoters covered under the latest ED action are based in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, UP and Delhi.ED’s money laundering probe is based on an FIR registered by CBI wherein it was alleged that bribes had been paid to govt officials, including those from NMC, in lieu of “disclosing confidential information pertaining to inspection of medical colleges to key managerial persons of private medical colleges and middlemen”, enabling them to manipulate the parameters and obtain approval for running courses.In Aug, ED had busted an NRI quota admission racket at many private medical colleges across country. These colleges had offered admissions to non-deserving Indian candidates on 18,000 MBBS UG/PG seats reserved under the quota, based on forged documents.ED conducted searches at medical colleges in Bengal and Odisha and seized crucial evidence in NRI quota scam. On verifying the seized NRI certificates with the respective Indian embassies and missions, ED found most of them to be forged. Further probe revealed these medical colleges were paying agents to get fake NRI documents prepared, thereby generating huge “proceeds of crime”. Centre has since revised its NRI admission policy with DG of health services issuing fresh guidelines. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday5 must-visit national parks in the USA that are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites5 things to do during Brahma Muhurta for 21 days to transform your life123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: ED Thursday conducted searches at 15 locations across 10 states in an alleged bribery-related probe against officials of NMC and promoters of private medical colleges for manipulation of regulatory frameworks. Medical colleges and their promoters covered under the latest ED action are based in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, UP and Delhi.ED’s money laundering probe is based on an FIR registered by CBI wherein it was alleged that bribes had been paid to govt officials, including those from NMC, in lieu of “disclosing confidential information pertaining to inspection of medical colleges to key managerial persons of private medical colleges and middlemen”, enabling them to manipulate the parameters and obtain approval for running courses.In Aug, ED had busted an NRI quota admission racket at many private medical colleges across country. These colleges had offered admissions to non-deserving Indian candidates on 18,000 MBBS UG/PG seats reserved under the quota, based on forged documents.ED conducted searches at medical colleges in Bengal and Odisha and seized crucial evidence in NRI quota scam. On verifying the seized NRI certificates with the respective Indian embassies and missions, ED found most of them to be forged. Further probe revealed these medical colleges were paying agents to get fake NRI documents prepared, thereby generating huge “proceeds of crime”. Centre has since revised its NRI admission policy with DG of health services issuing fresh guidelines.
