Bogus teachers scam: Min now announces statewide SIT probe
The scam, mainly centred around schools in Nagpur, operated since 2019, and was finally detected in April 2025. An SIT, largely limited to Nagpur, is already in operation. However, on Tuesday, Bhuse announced a statewide SIT and said the scam was operating beyond Nagpur district. "The SIT will have an IAS and IPS officer and also a law official. It will be time-bound and submit its report in 3-4 months," said Bhuse.
He also said, "We have already taken action against 19 people, which includes education officials and heads of educational institutions. No one will be spared. There were complaints received as far back as 2000, but no probe was ordered. The matter came to light only in 2025, and we immediately began a probe."
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