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Crime
Karnataka Recruitment Exam Scam: Officials Offer Seats for Rs 50 Lakh Bribe
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 10:02 PM
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India Today reports that officials in Karnataka allegedly promised candidates selection in a recruitment exam in exchange for a Rs 50 lakh bribe.
A report by India Today has uncovered a bribery scheme linked to a Karnataka recruitment examination. According to the investigation, certain officials allegedly assured candidates that they would secure selection if they paid a sum of Rs 50 lakh.
The alleged arrangement points to a systematic abuse of authority within the recruitment process, raising concerns about the integrity of public sector hiring in the state. While details of the specific exam or the departments involved have not been disclosed, the claim suggests that the bribe was intended to guarantee placement for the payers.
Law enforcement agencies have been alerted to the allegations, and a probe is expected to determine the extent of the misconduct and identify the officials involved. The case adds to a series of recent scandals that have highlighted corruption risks in government recruitment across India.
If proven, the scheme could lead to criminal charges under anti-corruption statutes, and it may prompt a review of recruitment safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The alleged arrangement points to a systematic abuse of authority within the recruitment process, raising concerns about the integrity of public sector hiring in the state. While details of the specific exam or the departments involved have not been disclosed, the claim suggests that the bribe was intended to guarantee placement for the payers.
Law enforcement agencies have been alerted to the allegations, and a probe is expected to determine the extent of the misconduct and identify the officials involved. The case adds to a series of recent scandals that have highlighted corruption risks in government recruitment across India.
If proven, the scheme could lead to criminal charges under anti-corruption statutes, and it may prompt a review of recruitment safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.