300 accounts hacked to siphon off NEET refunds; bank details of 150 candidates altered; fraudster arrested from Bihar..

Admit cards for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination have been released. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the portal for this purpose, allowing candidates to download their admit cards online. However, candidates are required to verify their bank details during this process; the NTA has introduced this new system to facilitate fee refunds for NEET UG 2026. Meanwhile, cyber fraudsters have become active. One such fraudster hacked 350 accounts and altered the bank details of 150 candidates in an attempt to misappropriate NEET refunds, but was ultimately arrested by the police.

Let us understand the full details of the case, where this incident of cyber fraud against NEET candidates originated, and how the accused was apprehended.

**Complaint filed in Ahmedabad; arrest made in Bihar**
The cyber fraudster was arrested in Gaya, Bihar. The complaint regarding this matter was lodged in Ahmedabad. An individual from Ahmedabad reported to the police that his daughter's account had been hacked and the bank details linked to the NEET refund had been altered. Acting on this complaint, the police, with the assistance of the Bihar Police, arrested the fraudster—Naveen Yadav, a resident of Gaya.

**350 accounts hacked; details of 150 altered**
According to reports, the fraudster, Naveen Yadav, hacked the accounts of 350 NEET candidates. He successfully breached these accounts by exploiting weak passwords. He also managed to alter the bank details of 150 candidates, but was arrested by the police before he could proceed further.

**NTA has already issued a fraud alert**
The NTA has previously issued a fraud alert for NEET candidates, advising them not to share their login details with anyone. Additionally, it is advised to log in only to the official portal to verify bank details.

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