Fake marks card racket busted in Bengaluru, founder of Koramangala-based company booked
The Special Enquiry Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, has registered a case against Raja Reddy, founder of Digital Distance Education Mission (DDEM)
The Special Enquiry Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, has registered a case against Raja Reddy, founder of Digital Distance Education Mission (DDEM) at Koramangala, and his associates for allegedly running a fake marks card racket, and cheating students by promising admission to various colleges. According to a complaint filed by Police Inspector S.R. Veerendra Prasad of the CCB’s Special Enquiry Wing, the accused allegedly collected mobile numbers of high school dropouts, and contacted them with offers of admission to professional courses.
Investigators said the accused targeted students who had failed or not completed SSLC, PUC and other examinations. They allegedly collected amounts ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 from students by assuring college admissions. The complaint states that one of the accused, identified as Aryan alias Tanumoy Debroy, allegedly created forged marks cards and educational records. These fake documents were then reportedly sent to students through courier services to facilitate admissions.
Police suspect that more than 50 fake marks cards were prepared and distributed during 2025-26. The accused allegedly deceived students and institutions while undermining the credibility of genuine educational qualifications. Based on intelligence
gathered by the CCB, a complaint was registered and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the extent of the fraud, identify additional beneficiaries, and determine the total amount involved in the racket.
The BriefWire