FMGE fraud busted in Rajasthan: 3 fake doctors arrested for using forged certificates for govt internships
Jaipur: Rajasthan's Special Operations Group (SOG) has uncovered a major medical qualification scam, exposing how unqualified individuals attempted to infiltrate the state's healthcare system using forged documents. Three foreign medical graduates, who repeatedly failed the mandatory FMGE screening test, were found to have fraudulently secured internships at government medical colleges.
According to SOG officials, the racket came to light after investigators discovered that one of the accused had allegedly procured a fake FMGE pass certificate and obtained National Medical Commission (NMC) approval for internship. Further probe revealed that two more individuals had used similar forged documents to secure postings in government hospitals across Rajasthan.
Speaking to IANS on the medical fraud, Additional Director General of Police (SOG) Vishal Bansal confirmed the arrest of three individuals who, despite failing the mandatory Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), managed to secure internships at government medical colleges using forged documents.
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According to ADG Bansal, the racket surfaced after the SOG received intelligence that one of the accused from Dausa, had allegedly obtained a fake FMGE qualification certificate with the help of a criminal network.
Using this forged certificate, he secured approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and subsequently obtained an internship placement at Government Medical College, Karauli.
Following verification and confirmation of fraud, a case was registered, and a detailed investigation began.
Investigations revealed that the accused doctor completed his MBBS from Georgia but failed the FMGE exam thrice — in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — which is mandatory for foreign medical graduates to practice in India.
After repeated failures, he reportedly approached his acquaintance, another doctor, who, along with one more doctor and other associates, facilitated the procurement of fake FMGE clearance and NMC registration in exchange for Rs 16 lakh.
Shockingly, the investigation also found that this was not an isolated case. The other two accused also allegedly obtained forged FMGE clearance certificates and secured internships at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Alwar, and Government Medical College, Dausa, respectively, adds IANS report
The three accused have been produced before the court and remanded to police custody. The SOG is now expanding the probe to uncover the wider network behind this certification racket.
Investigators are focusing on identifying the masterminds, intermediaries, and other potential beneficiaries who may have used similar fraudulent means to enter the medical system.
The SOG has reiterated that such offences not only compromise the integrity of the medical profession but also put public health at grave risk, and strict legal action will follow against all those involved.
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