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Shocking revelations in Malegaon teacher recruitment scam, education department officials in trouble
Malegaon, September 10, 2025: The Nashik Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has taken major action in the teacher recruitment scam case in Malegaon and arrested key officials of the education department. This scam has created a stir in the entire education sector, and a serious case of appointing ineligible teachers through fake school IDs has come to light. So far, five teachers and some senior officials have been arrested in this case, while the investigation is still ongoing.
Scam exposed
Nashik police started an investigation after information came to light about irregularities in the teacher recruitment process at Malegaon High School and Anjuman Moinut Tulba. The investigation found that ineligible candidates were appointed as teachers on the basis of fake school IDs. This is suspected to have embezzled crores of government rupees. A thorough investigation by the Nashik Economic Offences Wing revealed that some senior officials of the education department were directly involved in the scam.
Arrested officers and teachers
Five teachers have been arrested so far in this case, including some teachers from Malegaon High School. Apart from this, two key officials of the education department have also been detained by the police. These officials are accused of appointing ineligible candidates on the basis of fake documents. The arrested officials also include a senior deputy director of education, who led the inquiry committee into the scam. This has raised questions about the transparency in the education sector.
Financial impact of the scam
The scam has cost the government crores of rupees. Teachers appointed through fake Shalarth IDs were given regular salaries and other facilities, which put a huge burden on the government exchequer. According to sources, the initial estimate of the scam could be Rs 100 to 200 crore. Due to this, the demand for immediate action against corruption and malpractices in the education sector is gaining momentum.
Police investigation and further action
Nashik police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in this case, which is trying to get to the root of the scam. The police have seized important documents and evidence from the arrested persons. Apart from this, some more suspects are being questioned. According to police sources, some more senior officials are likely to be involved in this case, and action may be taken against them soon.
Reaction from society and education sector
After the scam came to light, a wave of anger has spread across Maharashtra, including Malegaon. Teachers' associations and social activists have demanded transparency and credibility in the teacher recruitment process. Local citizens have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and strict action against the culprits. Apart from this, the need to implement strict laws and rules to prevent corruption in the education sector is being expressed.
Malegaon, September 10, 2025: The Nashik Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has taken major action in the teacher recruitment scam case in Malegaon and arrested key officials of the education department. This scam has created a stir in the entire education sector, and a serious case of appointing ineligible teachers through fake school IDs has come to light. So far, five teachers and some senior officials have been arrested in this case, while the investigation is still ongoing.
Scam exposed
Nashik police started an investigation after information came to light about irregularities in the teacher recruitment process at Malegaon High School and Anjuman Moinut Tulba. The investigation found that ineligible candidates were appointed as teachers on the basis of fake school IDs. This is suspected to have embezzled crores of government rupees. A thorough investigation by the Nashik Economic Offences Wing revealed that some senior officials of the education department were directly involved in the scam.
Arrested officers and teachers
Five teachers have been arrested so far in this case, including some teachers from Malegaon High School. Apart from this, two key officials of the education department have also been detained by the police. These officials are accused of appointing ineligible candidates on the basis of fake documents. The arrested officials also include a senior deputy director of education, who led the inquiry committee into the scam. This has raised questions about the transparency in the education sector.
Financial impact of the scam
The scam has cost the government crores of rupees. Teachers appointed through fake Shalarth IDs were given regular salaries and other facilities, which put a huge burden on the government exchequer. According to sources, the initial estimate of the scam could be Rs 100 to 200 crore. Due to this, the demand for immediate action against corruption and malpractices in the education sector is gaining momentum.
Police investigation and further action
Nashik police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in this case, which is trying to get to the root of the scam. The police have seized important documents and evidence from the arrested persons. Apart from this, some more suspects are being questioned. According to police sources, some more senior officials are likely to be involved in this case, and action may be taken against them soon.
Reaction from society and education sector
After the scam came to light, a wave of anger has spread across Maharashtra, including Malegaon. Teachers' associations and social activists have demanded transparency and credibility in the teacher recruitment process. Local citizens have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and strict action against the culprits. Apart from this, the need to implement strict laws and rules to prevent corruption in the education sector is being expressed.
Scam exposed
Nashik police started an investigation after information came to light about irregularities in the teacher recruitment process at Malegaon High School and Anjuman Moinut Tulba. The investigation found that ineligible candidates were appointed as teachers on the basis of fake school IDs. This is suspected to have embezzled crores of government rupees. A thorough investigation by the Nashik Economic Offences Wing revealed that some senior officials of the education department were directly involved in the scam.
Arrested officers and teachers
Five teachers have been arrested so far in this case, including some teachers from Malegaon High School. Apart from this, two key officials of the education department have also been detained by the police. These officials are accused of appointing ineligible candidates on the basis of fake documents. The arrested officials also include a senior deputy director of education, who led the inquiry committee into the scam. This has raised questions about the transparency in the education sector.
Financial impact of the scam
The scam has cost the government crores of rupees. Teachers appointed through fake Shalarth IDs were given regular salaries and other facilities, which put a huge burden on the government exchequer. According to sources, the initial estimate of the scam could be Rs 100 to 200 crore. Due to this, the demand for immediate action against corruption and malpractices in the education sector is gaining momentum.
Police investigation and further action
Nashik police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in this case, which is trying to get to the root of the scam. The police have seized important documents and evidence from the arrested persons. Apart from this, some more suspects are being questioned. According to police sources, some more senior officials are likely to be involved in this case, and action may be taken against them soon.
Reaction from society and education sector
After the scam came to light, a wave of anger has spread across Maharashtra, including Malegaon. Teachers' associations and social activists have demanded transparency and credibility in the teacher recruitment process. Local citizens have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and strict action against the culprits. Apart from this, the need to implement strict laws and rules to prevent corruption in the education sector is being expressed.
