In a distressing incident from Nilagiri, Balasore, several Class 10 students appearing for the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) matriculation exams were allegedly defrauded by an individual promising to provide cheat papers.
The perpetrator reportedly charged each student ₹10,000, primarily targeting those enrolled in distance education programs.
The scam came to light when the promised answer sheets were not delivered on the first day of exams, leading frustrated students and their guardians to confront the fraudster.
Law enforcement was notified, resulting in the arrest of a suspect. Authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover further details of the scheme.
This incident underscores the need for heightened awareness and protective measures to shield students from such fraudulent activities in the future.
