On May 12, 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five individuals as part of a nationwide operation targeting alleged irregularities in the NEET UG-2026 examination. The arrests included three individuals from Jaipur, one from Gurugram, and one from Nashik. This action follows the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by the CBI based on a complaint from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The complaint cites serious charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The NEET UG-2026 exam, which took place earlier this month, involved over 20 lakh medical aspirants and has been scrutinized due to reports of question paper leaks, particularly in Rajasthan. The CBI has conducted multiple raids and seized incriminating materials and electronic devices, including mobile phones. Forensic analysis of these devices is underway as the agency collaborates with Rajasthan's Special Operations Group (SOG) to investigate further leads and uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.