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NMC Scam: CBI Books 35 Persons Including Three from Andhra Pradesh
“They are accused of criminal conspiracy and accepting bribes in connection with
a nationwide scam involving the National Medical Commission (NMC).”
By Dipendra kumar • July 5, 2025
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against 35 individuals across India in connection with a nationwide scam involving the National Medical Commission (NMC). The charges include criminal conspiracy, bribery, and manipulation of regulatory procedures.
Key Individuals from Andhra Pradesh Named:
- Dr. Krishna Kishore – Visakhapatnam
- Venkat, Director of Gayatri Medical College – Visakhapatnam
- Dr. B. Hari Prasad – Kadiri, Anantapur district
CBI Allegations:
- The accused, in collusion with officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NMC, allegedly:
- Leaked inspection schedules
- Used ‘ghost faculty’, fake patients, and tampered biometric records
- Facilitated favorable inspection reports in exchange for bribes
- Accessed and disseminated confidential regulatory files
Southern India Nexus:
- Dr. Virendra Kumar, posing as a consultant, allegedly coordinated southern operations, arranging dummy faculty and facilitating NMC approvals for bribes.
- Dr. B. Hari Prasad and Dr. Ankam Rambabu are accused of managing regulatory affairs for Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences, Warangal, allegedly receiving ₹66 lakh in bribes via intermediaries and banking channels.
- Venkat reportedly paid ₹50 lakh to Dr. Hari Prasad, a part of which was routed to Dr. Virendra Kumar in Delhi through hawala channels.
Wider Implications:
- The bribe money was reportedly used for multiple illegal purposes, including temple construction.
- The CBI investigation is ongoing, with concrete evidence gathered of large-scale regulatory manipulation.
