Government Recruitment Exam Exposes Organised Racket
Delhi Police have busted an alleged high-tech cheating racket that targeted government recruitment examinations, with eight people arrested, including the alleged mastermind, Sonu Kumar, a government employee working as a fireman in Chandigarh since 2022.
The racket came to light on May 26, when two candidates were caught cheating during a recruitment examination conducted by Central Sanskrit University in Delhi. Around 256 candidates had appeared for just six Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts, prompting police to investigate the incident further.
Candidates Paid ₹8-12 Lakh For Guaranteed Jobs
According to the police investigation, the alleged racket tracked recruitment examinations conducted by government departments and institutions and approached job seekers.
Candidates were allegedly charged between ₹8 lakh and ₹12 lakh in exchange for guaranteed success in recruitment examinations. The network primarily targeted Group D recruitment, where candidates were required to clear both written examinations and skill tests.
Investigators have so far identified 10-12 candidates who allegedly used the racket’s services, although police suspect the actual number could be higher.
Hidden Cameras And Nano Earbuds Used
The gang allegedly provided candidates with sophisticated electronic equipment designed to evade examination security.
These included hidden cameras, GSM devices, nano earbuds and specially configured mobile phones. Police said miniature cameras were fitted near shirt buttons so that candidates could discreetly photograph question papers.
The images were then allegedly transmitted to an accomplice outside the examination centre.
ChatGPT Used To Solve Questions
The investigation revealed how artificial intelligence was allegedly incorporated into the cheating operation.
Once images of examination questions were transmitted outside the centre, an accomplice allegedly used ChatGPT to solve the questions. The answers were then relayed back to candidates through nano earbuds.
Police also recovered mobile phones equipped with applications capable of capturing images and remotely operating devices even when the phone screen was switched off.
Seven Phones, Four GSM Devices Seized
During the investigation, police seized seven mobile phones, four GSM devices, several electronic gadgets, a tablet and a Tata Nexon allegedly used by the accused.
The seized devices have been sent for forensic examination as investigators attempt to determine the full extent of the operation and identify other examinations that may have been compromised.
Police Investigating Wider Network
The police suspect the alleged racket may have helped candidates obtain government jobs in several states using the same method. Investigators are now trying to establish how many recruitment examinations were compromised and how many candidates benefited.
The case highlights how increasingly sophisticated electronic devices and AI tools can be combined to create new challenges for examination authorities. Further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Summary
Delhi Police have arrested eight people in an alleged government recruitment exam cheating racket that used hidden cameras, GSM devices, nano earbuds and ChatGPT. The case emerged after two candidates were caught cheating in an examination attended by 256 candidates for six LDC posts. Police allege candidates paid ₹8-12 lakh for guaranteed success and have identified 10-12 suspected beneficiaries so far.
