The Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) of Delhi has apprehended nine individuals, including owners and directors of three coaching institutes, in connection with a ₹37 crore scam involving the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, which was operational from 2018 to 2021. The scheme, initiated by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, aimed to support students from SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections by providing coaching fees and stipends. However, an audit revealed significant discrepancies, including the enrollment of over 22,000 students across 43 coaching centers that were not legitimate. The ACB's investigation, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Jarnail Singh, found that the institutes submitted forged documents and failed to maintain separate bank accounts as mandated. Many students allegedly did not receive their stipends, and some were redirected to local tuitions, violating the scheme's rules. Following the arrests, AAP officials stated that the complaint did not implicate any party leaders. The accused have been remanded to 14 days in judicial custody.