The FIA probe has revealed the involvement of the controller examinations of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and several other people in the MDCAT paper leak.
The test was held on September 22, 2024.
An inquiry was conducted on October 18, 2024 on the complaint of Bilawal Mallah, which proved that the Controller of Examinations Fawad Shaikh and other people were allegedly involved in the paper leak.
Investigation revealed that the paper was shared through WhatsApp groups and social media platforms.
The forensic report also revealed evidence of financial transactions, with WhatsApp chats, voice notes.
According to the report, the Controller of Examinations, Fawad Shaikh, did not implement security protocols that led to the paper leak.
Due to the negligence on part of Manthar Ali and Mohammad Farooq, the unauthorised use of mobile phones continued, resulting in the paper leaked during the printing.
The investigation also revealed that the accused sold the papers against hundreds of thousands of rupees, raising question on the transparency of the examination.
Arrests of many people are expected.
FIA has registered the case under various provisions of PECA 2016 and PPC. The scam has jeopardised the future of thousands of merit-based students.
Experts say drastic reforms are necessary to ensure transparency in the entrance test system.
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