State vs Nagesh Yadav and others — 2021 Rajasthan SI recruitment exam paper leak

Updates

1. News9 Jun 2026

   Asst accounts officer held in SI recruitment exam paper leak case

   Rajasthan SOG arrests absconding Assistant Accounts Officer Nagesh Yadav in 2021 SI exam paper leak case; total arrests rise to 144,...

   Explanation in simple terms

   An assistant accounts officer has been arrested for their alleged involvement in the 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam paper leak. This update shows that investigators are continuing to track down individuals suspected of helping to compromise the test. By taking this person into custody, authorities are expanding their probe into the cheating scandal that affected the sub-inspector selection process. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to hold everyone responsible for the security breach accountable.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. News6 Jun 2026

   Indias Exam Fraud Bubble: 148 Cases, One Conviction in 11 Years

   The post 2015 surge in fraud is not spread uniformly across India.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The recent update on the Rajasthan exam leak case highlights a major problem in India where cheating scandals are common but rarely lead to punishment. Although there have been 148 reported cases of exam fraud over the last eleven years, only one person has been convicted. This shows that while many exams are compromised by leaks, the legal system is struggling to successfully prosecute those responsible, leaving most of these crimes without a final resolution.

   m.thewire.in