SSC Question Leak: CTTC Arrests Four for Running Scam via Telegram Groups

As the SSC and equivalent examinations of 2026 continue nationwide, allegations of question paper leaks have surfaced across various social media platforms, particularly Telegram and Facebook. While some students claim to have accessed leaked papers that matched the actual exams, the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested four individuals for running a sophisticated scam operation.

Fraudulent circles have been targeting students through private groups on Facebook and Telegram. These groups initially lure candidates by offering "free" samples to gain trust. According to a report by Somoy TV, one student shared how a Telegram group provided a free copy of the Dinajpur Board’s Bangla First Paper on the night of April 20, which reportedly matched the actual exam paper perfectly.

Once trust was established, the scammers moved selected students into "Secret Groups," demanding large sums of money for subsequent papers. For the Bangla Second Paper, the group reportedly demanded between BDT 10,000 to BDT 14,000 per board. One victim recounted how a group of friends pooled together BDT 10,800 and sent it via a "Cash Out" number provided by the group's administrators, only to be met with demands for personal information and delays.

Following intensive social media monitoring by the City Intelligence Analysis Division, the CTTC conducted a series of raids across the country between April 20 and April 24. Four individuals were arrested in connection with the fraudulent activities:

• Md. Sifat Ahmed Sajib (22), arrested from Ashulia, Dhaka.

• Md. Salman (22), arrested from Dhunat, Bogra.

• Md. Mesbaul Alam Mahin (19), arrested from Nawabganj, Dinajpur.

• Md. Mohiduzzaman Munna (19), arrested from Tarash, Sirajganj.

Authorities seized several mobile phones from the suspects, which contained evidence of their involvement in the question leak scam. A regular case has been filed against them at the Ramna Model Police Station under the DMP.

During a press conference today (Saturday, April 25), police officials clarified that while these groups engaged in unethical financial transactions by promising leaked papers, the "questions" they provided generally did not match the actual exam papers. The CTTC stated that these groups intentionally spread rumors to create anarchy, anxiety, and moral degradation among students and parents for illegal financial gain.

Education experts have expressed deep concern over the situation, warning that if these fraudulent cycles are not stopped, it will demoralize meritorious students and break the backbone of the nation's education system. They urged the authorities to remain vigilant throughout the remainder of the examination schedule to prevent both actual leaks and the spread of damaging rumors.

The police have reiterated that their drive to arrest others involved in these digital scams will continue until the examination period concludes.