Unmasking the ghost schools: A scholarship scam in Madhya Pradesh
A major scholarship scam has come to light in Bhopal, where over 40 minority schools and madrasas allegedly faked student records to pocket more than ₹57 lakh meant for genuine students.
These institutions claimed scholarships for nearly a thousand students who were either ineligible or didn't even exist.
Investigators are now checking records, verifying student identities
Many schools listed fake names or claimed funds for classes they weren't even authorized to teach—some didn't exist at all, like the so-called "City Montessori School."
Police have filed cases against school operators and officials under cheating and fraud charges.
Investigators are now checking records, verifying student identities, and working to recover the stolen money.
Authorities say stricter action will follow if it's proven that these students were made up, as this scam took away opportunities from real minority students who needed support.