A fake medical college in Coimbatore's Singanallur area has been exposed for operating illegally and defrauding students of crores by promising NEET-free medical education and training in America.
Coimbatore: A major educational fraud has been uncovered in Coimbatore, where an illegal medical college operating under the name "KSG American International School of Medicine" in the Singanallur area has been exposed. The institution has allegedly scammed students out of crores of rupees by collecting exorbitant fees under false pretenses.
Several affected students, accompanied by a lawyer, visited the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner's office today to file a complaint about the fraud.
Advocate Johnly, speaking on behalf of the students, revealed the extent of the scam. "The institution lured over 50 students, mostly from rural areas, with false promises of a three-year medical course in Coimbatore followed by two years of medical training in America, all without the need for NEET entrance exam," he stated. The college reportedly charged up to 60 lakhs per student as fees.
The fraudulent college had been operating since 2014, but the scam only came to light in 2019. Students realized they had been deceived after five years. In a separate incident in 2021, the scammers even duped a retired police officer of 50 lakhs, promising medical admission for his son.
According to Advocate Johnly, the fraudulent medical college claimed to be part of a larger educational group with various institutions.
A woman named Geetha reportedly acted as the principal of the medical college, with an individual named Santhanu as her assistant.
Initially, the scammers promised admission to Annamalai University. When students became suspicious, they changed their story, claiming connections with American educational institutions and arrangements for medical training there.
It is estimated that the total fraud could amount to around 30 crores. The case has shocked the educational community in Coimbatore and raised concerns about the need for stricter regulations and vigilance in the private education sector.
Several affected students, accompanied by a lawyer, visited the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner's office today to file a complaint about the fraud.
Advocate Johnly, speaking on behalf of the students, revealed the extent of the scam. "The institution lured over 50 students, mostly from rural areas, with false promises of a three-year medical course in Coimbatore followed by two years of medical training in America, all without the need for NEET entrance exam," he stated. The college reportedly charged up to 60 lakhs per student as fees.
The fraudulent college had been operating since 2014, but the scam only came to light in 2019. Students realized they had been deceived after five years. In a separate incident in 2021, the scammers even duped a retired police officer of 50 lakhs, promising medical admission for his son.
According to Advocate Johnly, the fraudulent medical college claimed to be part of a larger educational group with various institutions.
A woman named Geetha reportedly acted as the principal of the medical college, with an individual named Santhanu as her assistant.
Initially, the scammers promised admission to Annamalai University. When students became suspicious, they changed their story, claiming connections with American educational institutions and arrangements for medical training there.
It is estimated that the total fraud could amount to around 30 crores. The case has shocked the educational community in Coimbatore and raised concerns about the need for stricter regulations and vigilance in the private education sector.