The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has busted a massive fake pharmacy registration scam, arresting 47 individuals including the former registrar and a clerk from the Delhi Pharmacy Council (DPC), exposing deep-rooted irregularities in pharmacy licensure in the Capital.

Key HighlightsFormer DPC registrar behind 4,928 fake pharmacy registrations

• Kuldeep Singh, who served as DPC registrar from March 2020 to September 2023, approved thousands of registrations using forged documents.

• A private firm, hired without following tender procedures, was used to carry out online registrations fraudulently.

Bribes, fake certificates, and forged documents uncovered

• Investigation revealed a bribery network involving middlemen, fake training diplomas, and printing of forged registration certificates.

• A middleman named Sanjay facilitated coordination between DPC officials and diploma colleges.

ACB arrests 47 individuals, more scrutiny underway

• 35 chemists with fake pharmacy registrations arrested in the first phase.

• 4,928 registrations issued under scrutiny, with more arrests expected as investigation continues.

Statements from Leaders or Officials
 Madhur Verma, ACB Chief: “The racket was deeply entrenched, with officials colluding with private players to bypass proper verification. We are committed to ensuring accountability and cleansing the system.”With the integrity of Delhi’s pharmacy ecosystem at stake, authorities have launched a detailed probe into the entire set of registrations made during Singh’s tenure. The crackdown is expected to widen as the remaining registrations are verified.