CBI Names Three Andhra Pradesh Men in NMC Scam: Medical Education Under Scrutiny
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed serious irregularities in the functioning of the National Medical Commission (NMC), India’s top medical regulatory body. In a shocking development, three individuals from Andhra Pradesh have been named in an FIR linked to a nationwide corruption scandal that has shaken the country’s medical education system.
🕵️♂️ Who Are the Accused?
The CBI has registered cases against the following individuals:
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Dr. B Hari Prasad – Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh
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Dr. Krishna Kishore – Visakhapatnam
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Venkat, Director of Gayatri Medical College, Visakhapatnam
These names have surfaced as part of a larger probe into corruption involving over 35 officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
📂 What Is the NMC Scam About?
The accused, according to the CBI, unlawfully accessed confidential files related to medical college inspections. This included:
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Leaking NMC inspection schedules
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Disclosing assessor identities ahead of inspections
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Allowing colleges to prepare fraudulent setups like:
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Fake patients
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Ghost faculty
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Tampered biometric records
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Bribed assessors for favorable inspection reports
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All this was allegedly done in exchange for bribes, putting the integrity of India’s medical education system at risk.
💰 How Deep Does the Scam Go?
The investigation revealed that one of the key players, Dr. Virendra Kumar, operated as a consultant and middleman. He coordinated operations in South India with:
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Dr. Hari Prasad
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Dr. Krishna Kishore
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Dr. Ankam Rambabu (Hyderabad)
They helped arrange dummy faculty, secured Letters of Renewal, and influenced NMC approvals. These services came at a hefty price. For example:
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Venkat, director of Gayatri Medical College, allegedly paid ₹25 lakh to get a favorable decision on a pending issue.
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The money was routed through hawala channels to Delhi.
🔎 Institutions Under the Lens
The investigation also pointed to involvement with:
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Gayatri Medical College, Visakhapatnam
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Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences, Warangal
Sources say Dr. Hari Prasad and Dr. Ankam Rambabu jointly managed regulatory matters for the latter institution.
🚨 CBI Action and Raids
The CBI has already conducted raids across multiple locations and is expected to expand its investigation. This scam raises serious questions about the transparency and credibility of medical education regulation in India.
🏥 Why This Matters
India’s healthcare system relies on high standards of medical education. When regulatory bodies like the NMC are compromised, it not only affects the quality of doctors and hospitals but also erodes public trust.
This case highlights the urgent need for:
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Stricter monitoring of inspection processes
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Transparency in approvals
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Accountability for officials and college administrators
📝 Final Words
The NMC scam is a stark reminder of how corruption in education can have long-term consequences on public health and trust. The nation now waits to see what action is taken next as the CBI deepens its investigation.
Reference from:- https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2025/Jul/04/cbi-names-three-andhra-pradesh-men-in-nmc-scandal