Thiruvananthapuram: In a distressing incident, a student from Munnar fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving falsified admission claims to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, resulting in the extortion of Rs 10,000. The girl, who had achieved top marks in both her Plus Two exams from a private school in Munnar and the NEET 2022 examination, became entangled in this deceitful plot.
After applying to various medical colleges and awaiting admission notifications, the girl received an email claiming that she had secured admission to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. However, she was instructed to pay a fees category amounting to Rs 25,000. Succumbing to the ruse, the student transferred Rs 10,000 via the Google Pay application as an initial installment.
For a span of six months, the student attended online classes, believing she was enrolled in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. It was not until she physically attended Thiruvananthapuram Medical College that she realized she had been deceived. The online classes had commenced in November of the previous year.
On June 24, she received an email instructing her to report to the medical college in person. However, the day prior, on June 23, another email contradicted the previous message, stating that her presence at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College had been postponed. These discrepancies raised suspicion for the student and her parents, prompting them to visit the Medical College immediately.
During a meeting with the Principal on June 24, the girl and her parents realized the extent of the deception. The student revealed details of her participation in online classes to the Principal, who then confirmed that she had unknowingly studied the same curriculum as the medical college for the past six months. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the student promptly lodged a complaint with the police.
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