State vs NTA experts and intermediaries — NEET-UG 2026 paper leak multi-state cash-for-papers scam

The CBI filed a chargesheet against 13 accused persons in connection with the NEET UG 2026 question paper leak. The chargesheet alleges criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and destruction of evidence. The accused include experts and middlemen involved in the alleged paper leak scheme.

The Supreme Court registered a suo motu case in October 2025 after a senior citizen couple from Haryana reported being defrauded of Rs 1.5 crore in a digital arrest scam. The Court issued 13-point directions to combat such scams nationwide, recognizing this as a widespread issue affecting multiple states and directing RBI, banks, and state authorities to implement urgent SOPs and cybercrime coordination mechanisms.

A real estate director accused in a money laundering case involving alleged diversion of funds collected from homebuyers sought bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail, holding that prolonged pre-trial incarceration can justify bail despite the rigorous conditions under Section 45 PMLA.

A real estate director was accused of diverting funds collected from homebuyers in a money laundering case under the PMLA. The investigation was completed and a chargesheet was filed in September 2025. The accused applied for bail in January 2026, which was granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on grounds of prolonged pre-trial incarceration.

An accused in an alleged money laundering network linked to fraudulent investment applications and forex transactions sought bail. The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, holding that the twin conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA were not satisfied and noting concerns about non-disclosure and the accused's apparent attempt to leave the country.

Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) is accused of obtaining Chotia and Fatehpur coal block allocations through fraud and misrepresentation in applications. The case involves allegations of submitting false documents to the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction, generating proceeds of crime through coal extraction and sale, and money laundering via share price manipulation and property acquisition. The Supreme Court cancelled the allocations in 2014. PIL remains accused (not convicted) across CBI/corruption cases and ED/PMLA enforcement proceedings, with ongoing trials and appellate litigation in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.