Mathura: The Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a member of a fraud gang accused of cheating candidates by promising to help them clear the upcoming Sub-Inspector recruitment examination.
According to Press Note No. 74 issued from STF headquarters in Lucknow on March 15, the accused was arrested from the jurisdiction of Raya Police Station in Mathura.
Accused Identified
The arrested accused has been identified as Anuj Kumar, son of Prem Singh, a resident of Haveli village under Raya police station in Mathura district.
Arrest Operation
The accused was apprehended on March 14, 2026 at around 8:40 PM from Shivpuri locality near Rajni Library in Raya town.
The arrest was made following intelligence inputs and surveillance conducted by the STF field unit under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Singh. The operation was carried out by a team led by Sub-Inspector Sanjay Kumar, along with Sub-Inspector Durvesh Dabas and other STF personnel.
Items Recovered
During the arrest, the STF recovered several items from the accused, including:
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1 mobile phone
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2 admit cards related to the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination
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4 admit cards of other competitive examinations
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WhatsApp chat records
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1 general knowledge book
Modus Operandi
During interrogation, the accused revealed that he was preparing for competitive examinations and also ran coaching classes in the Raya area. During training and coaching activities, he came in contact with a person named Gopal Rawat, who allegedly masterminded the fraud.
According to STF officials, the gang used to approach aspirants appearing for the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board.
The accused and his associates allegedly promised candidates guaranteed success in the examination in exchange for ₹22 lakh. The payment structure involved:
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₹3 lakh before the exam
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₹5 lakh after the exam
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The remaining amount secured through blank cheques and affidavits to avoid suspicion.
If a candidate cleared the exam independently, the gang would keep the money. Otherwise, they would gradually return the amount to maintain credibility and continue their fraudulent operations.
Anuj Kumar’s role in the racket was primarily to identify potential candidates and introduce them to the main accused, Gopal Rawat, who handled the financial dealings and further arrangements.
Ongoing Investigation
At the time of arrest, Anuj Kumar had reportedly arrived in Raya to search for new aspirants to target. Following his detention, a case has been registered against him at Raya police station under relevant sections of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Authorities stated that efforts are underway to arrest the main accused Gopal Rawat, who is believed to be the key figure behind the recruitment fraud network.
Vigilance to Protect Exam Integrity
Officials said the STF and the recruitment board have been continuously monitoring online and offline platforms to prevent any attempts to compromise the integrity of the Sub-Inspector direct recruitment examination 2025.
The STF reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against individuals and gangs attempting to exploit aspirants through examination fraud schemes.
