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Bihar Man Arrested as ‘Mastermind’ Behind Maharashtra TET Paper Leak
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 02:09 PM
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A man from Bihar, identified as the mastermind behind the leaked Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test papers, was arrested a month after the leak was exposed.
A Bihar resident was taken into custody by police as the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak. The arrest came a month after the leaked papers were first reported, marking a significant development in the investigation.
Police officials said the suspect had been linked to the circulation of the exam papers through a network of accomplices. The arrest was part of a broader probe that has already identified several individuals involved in the distribution of the leaked material.
The apprehended individual is believed to have coordinated the gathering and dissemination of the exam content, facilitating its availability to candidates ahead of the scheduled test. Authorities are continuing to investigate the extent of the network and any potential connections to other educational fraud cases.
The Maharashtra State Education Department has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the TET and has urged candidates to report any suspicious activity. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the state’s anti-corruption and cybercrime units.
Police officials said the suspect had been linked to the circulation of the exam papers through a network of accomplices. The arrest was part of a broader probe that has already identified several individuals involved in the distribution of the leaked material.
The apprehended individual is believed to have coordinated the gathering and dissemination of the exam content, facilitating its availability to candidates ahead of the scheduled test. Authorities are continuing to investigate the extent of the network and any potential connections to other educational fraud cases.
The Maharashtra State Education Department has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the TET and has urged candidates to report any suspicious activity. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the state’s anti-corruption and cybercrime units.