Fake Marksheet and Certificate Scam Mastermind Arrested in Gujarat

Dr. Akhilesh Pandey, the alleged mastermind behind a fake marksheet and certificate scam in Kheda district, Gujarat, has been arrested by the Kheda Local Crime Branch (LCB) in Delhi. Produced in the Nadiad court on Tuesday, Pandey has been granted remand until April 29, with significant disclosures expected during this period.

In an operation reminiscent of a movie plot, the LCB lured Pandey from Dehradun in Uttarakhand to Delhi, where they apprehended him red-handed. Pandey is believed to have been running the fake marksheet network from Dehradun.

Now in police custody, the investigation into the marksheet scam could unveil substantial findings. Questions surrounding the extent of the scam, such as who was involved, the number of fake marksheets and certificates issued, and the amount of money generated, are expected to be addressed during Pandey's remand.

Initial investigations revealed that Pandey, a Hotel Management Trainer who has worked as a teacher in Anand, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Haryana, orchestrated the scam with Harish Sharma. They would prepare fraudulent marksheets over the phone. Pandey allegedly targeted job-seeking youths and provided counterfeit certificates for those planning to work abroad.