The Federal Investigation Agency Arrests Two Senior Officials of Dow University Over MDCAT Paper Leak Case
The FIA’s action follows allegations that the individuals exploited the examination process for substantial monetary gains, undermining fairness and credibility.
- A senior official at DUHS revealed arrests of Fuad Sheikh (Controller Examination) and Manthar Ali (Deputy Controller Examination). Both were detained by CCRC as per the charges filed.
- According to FIA’s documents, all suspects are alleged under various sections of Peca and the PPC for their role in unauthorized access and illicit distribution via social media platforms during MDCAT-2024 preparations.
Leaked Exam Papers Disseminated Through Social Media Platforms
The leaked materials were spread across different networks, causing widespread unauthorized exam material access:
Breaches in Confidentiality and System Integrity at MDCAT-2024 Preparations
Unauthorized acts included the breaking of confidential data protocols during preparation phases.
Investigative Steps Taken by FIA
During investigations, statements were recorded against all suspect individuals. Mobile phones associated with them have been seized:
- Forensic and technical reports show active involvement in leakage as per the document reviewed on December 13th of Dawn publication date from December 12
Consequences for DUHS Officials Posthumous to Retirement Days Ago. The FIA accused Sheikh, who was a faculty member at Dow Medical College (DMC), later served in medical education and as the “professor of pharmacology” before being given an additional charge which left his post vacant for three years:
- It is astonishing to see such actions from within DUHS. The FIA’s report concludes these individuals are accused of inducing fraud, forgery and having criminal intentions through breaches in the exam process integrity. Sources note that this malpractice has significantly damaged trust among aspiring medical students and affected the test’s credibility negatively as per Dawn publication on December 13th, December 12 of Dawn, 2024.
- The FIA’s detailed reports indicate that these individuals have been found guilty under Peca sections:
- [List all the involved names and their respective charges as published in Dawn on December 13th, December 12]
