Dhubri Police Uncover Major Fake Certificate Scam at Educational Institution

Dhubri police have launched a significant crackdown on a suspected fake academic certificate racket, raiding the English Education Academy. Following a student's attempt to use a forged HSLC marksheet for college admission, authorities arrested one individual and are pursuing others who fled. The investigation reveals a network allegedly involved in producing counterfeit academic documents for profit, raising concerns about the misuse of private educational institutions. As police continue to examine seized materials, the operation highlights the growing issue of academic fraud in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 11:54 IST

Crackdown on Forged Academic Certificates

Individual with alleged forged HSLC Certificate under Dhubri Police custody (Photo: AT)

Dhubri, May 1: In a significant operation against a suspected fake academic certificate syndicate, police in Dhubri conducted a raid on a private educational establishment located in the Jhagrapar-Magurmari Dongerpar area. Authorities believe they have uncovered a widespread network involved in the creation and distribution of counterfeit academic documents.

The operation targeted the 'English Education Academy' on Wednesday, prompted by intelligence reports and a complaint regarding a student attempting to gain college admission with a potentially forged HSLC marksheet.

One individual, identified as Sagar Ghosh from Khalilpur Nathpara in Dhubri, has been arrested in connection with the case. Officials suspect he is linked to a broader organized network operating in the region.

However, the academy's in-charge and several staff members reportedly escaped before the police arrived and are currently evading capture. A manhunt is underway to locate them.

The investigation began when a student presented a marksheet and certificate allegedly issued by the 'Tamil Nadu State Board of Higher Secondary Education' for college admission. Despite the impressive grades, the college staff raised concerns about the document's legitimacy and alerted the police.

“We received a tip-off from a college regarding suspicions over a forged marksheet presented by a student for admission. This led us to conduct a search operation,” stated a police official following the raid.

“The individual who presented the marksheet is in our custody, and we are actively searching for the academy's owner.”

Further investigations revealed that the English Education Academy was allegedly involved in facilitating fake enrollments and issuing counterfeit certificates and marksheets for HSLC, higher secondary, and undergraduate exams in exchange for substantial fees.

Authorities suspect the institution misled students and parents by claiming affiliations with various universities and educational boards from Tamil Nadu and other states, promising academic qualifications through online means.

During the raid, which was conducted with a magistrate present, police seized numerous forged marksheets, certificates, and other incriminating documents. They also confiscated multiple computers, laptops, and digital records associated with the operation.

“The seized items include passbooks, CPUs, laptops, and personal documents. We will conduct a thorough examination to assess the scale of forgery involved,” the official added.

“We have also noted an affiliation mentioned in the certificates that pertains to a different state, which will be further investigated.”

Initial findings suggest that the scam may have defrauded numerous students, collecting thousands of rupees in exchange for fake certificates, thereby exploiting their academic ambitions.

This incident has raised alarms among local residents and educational institutions in Dhubri regarding the increasing misuse of private educational centers as fronts for illegal activities.

Dhubri police have broadened their investigation to analyze the seized records and identify additional beneficiaries, intermediaries, and institutions linked to the scam.