Busting systemic corruption in the medical education sector, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked 34 individuals- including officials from the Union Health Ministry and the National Medical Commission (NMC), for their alleged involvement in a widespread racket that manipulated the regulatory framework for private medical colleges.

The accused include government functionaries, doctors, intermediaries, and top representatives from private institutions, all linked to a web of bribery, information leaks, and fraudulent inspections.

Among those named in the FIR are eight officials from the Union Health Ministry, a National Health Authority officer, and five doctors from the NMC’s inspection team. Prominent private medical college figures have also been implicated.