Rajasthan SOG arrests 4 more doctors in fake FMGE certificate scam
Synopsis
Rajasthan's SOG has now arrested 33 people — including 4 doctors nabbed on 15 October — in a sprawling fake FMGE certificate racket where foreign medical graduates allegedly paid up to ₹30 lakh each to bypass India's mandatory screening test and practise medicine illegally. With over 100 suspects identified, the case is far from over.
Key Takeaways
The Rajasthan SOG arrested four more doctors on 15 October 2026 in the fake FMGE certificate scam, bringing total arrests to 33 .
The four accused — Bharat Bhushan Sharma , Saurav Sharma , Himanshu Sharma , and Shivam Chaudhary — each allegedly paid between ₹27 lakh and ₹30 lakh for forged certificates.
All four completed internships at government and private medical colleges in Rajasthan and subsequently applied for RMC registration .
Alleged ringleader Manaram Mali and associates reportedly charged candidates ₹20–30 lakh to arrange fake documents and RMC registration.
The SOG has identified more than 100 suspects who pursued MBBS degrees abroad and may be linked to the fraud.
The case was registered on 4 February 2026 and includes charges of fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) on 15 October 2026 arrested four more doctors who allegedly obtained forged Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates to secure medical internships and apply for registration with the Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC), without having cleared the mandatory screening test. The total number of arrests in the case has now risen to 33.
The Four Accused and Their Alleged Payments
The four newly arrested doctors have been identified as Bharat Bhushan Sharma (26), Saurav Sharma (29), Himanshu Sharma (26), and Shivam Chaudhary (28). According to investigators, each allegedly paid between ₹27 lakh and ₹30 lakh to obtain fabricated FMGE certificates.
Bharat Bhushan, who completed his MBBS in Kyrgyzstan, allegedly paid ₹30 lakh for a forged certificate and subsequently completed his internship at Government Medical College, Dausa. Saurav Sharma and Himanshu Sharma — who are reportedly relatives — both pursued their degrees in Russia and allegedly paid ₹27 lakh each, completing internships at Dholpur Medical College and Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur respectively. Shivam Chaudhary, who obtained his medical degree in Kazakhstan, allegedly paid ₹30 lakh and interned at Alwar Medical College. All four subsequently applied for RMC registration.
The Broader Racket: How It Allegedly Worked
Additional Director General of Police (ADG) SOG Vishal Bansal confirmed that a case was registered at the SOG police station on 4 February 2026 under provisions relating to fraud, forgery, use of forged documents, and criminal conspiracy. The FMGE screening test, which is mandatory for foreign medical graduates seeking to practise in India, is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Investigators allege that Manaram Mali and his associates — including Shubham Gurjar and Indraraj Gurjar — charged candidates between ₹20 lakh and ₹30 lakh to arrange forged certificates and facilitate subsequent RMC registration. Shubham Gurjar has reportedly already been arrested in connection with the case involving Bharat Bhushan.
Scale of the Investigation
The probe has so far identified more than 100 individuals who pursued MBBS degrees abroad and are suspected of involvement in the alleged certificate fraud — pointing to a systemic failure that may extend well beyond those already arrested. Those previously detained include former RMC Registrar Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Akhilesh Mathur, Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Farhan Hasan, alleged key accused Manaram Mali, several middlemen, and other foreign medical graduates.
This comes amid growing national scrutiny over the integrity of medical licensing processes for doctors who obtain their degrees abroad — a segment that has expanded sharply as domestic MBBS seats remain fiercely competitive.
What Comes Next
The SOG has stated that the investigation is ongoing and is focused on identifying additional suspects and mapping the full extent of fraudulent registrations. With over 100 suspected individuals flagged and only 33 arrested so far, further arrests are likely. The case also raises questions about oversight mechanisms at the medical colleges where these internships were completed without adequate verification.
Point of View
Which raises serious questions about institutional oversight at those facilities. With over 100 suspects identified and only 33 arrested, the tip of the iceberg is visible. The deeper failure is systemic: the FMGE architecture assumes that colleges will verify credentials independently, but this case suggests that assumption is dangerously hollow.
NationPress
15 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fake FMGE certificate case in Rajasthan?
It is a fraud case in which foreign medical graduates allegedly paid between ₹20 lakh and ₹30 lakh each to obtain forged Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates, bypassing the mandatory screening test required to practise medicine in India. The Rajasthan SOG registered the case on 4 February 2026 and has so far arrested 33 people.
Who are the four doctors arrested on 15 October 2026?
The four newly arrested accused are Bharat Bhushan Sharma (26), Saurav Sharma (29), Himanshu Sharma (26), and Shivam Chaudhary (28), all of whom obtained their MBBS degrees abroad — in Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Kazakhstan respectively. Each allegedly paid ₹27–30 lakh for forged FMGE certificates and completed internships at medical colleges in Rajasthan.
What is the FMGE and why is it mandatory?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) that any Indian citizen who obtains an MBBS degree abroad must clear before being allowed to practise medicine in India. It is designed to ensure that foreign-trained graduates meet the minimum clinical standards required domestically.
Who are the key accused in the broader racket?
The alleged ringleader is Manaram Mali, who along with associates Shubham Gurjar and Indraraj Gurjar reportedly charged candidates ₹20–30 lakh to arrange forged certificates and secure RMC registration. Earlier arrestees include former RMC Registrar Dr. Rajesh Sharma, clerks Akhilesh Mathur and Farhan Hasan, and several middlemen.
How many people are suspected to be involved in the Rajasthan FMGE fraud?
The SOG has identified more than 100 individuals who pursued MBBS degrees abroad and are suspected of involvement in the fraudulent certificate scheme. As of 15 October 2026, a total of 33 people have been arrested, and the investigation is continuing.
