CBI arrests Russian hacker in 2021 JEE-Mains Exam software hacking case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested a Russian national for allegedly hacking the iLeon software -- the platform on which the JEE (Mains) 2021 examination was conducted. Mikhail Shargin will be later presented at the Rouse Avenue Court. The CBI is likely to seek his two-week custody. “He was held in course of the ongoing investigation into a case related to allegations of irregularities being committed in the JEE (Mains) Exams 2021. He hacked the software,“ the CBI said. ► Subscribe to The Economic Times for the latest video updates. It's free! - ► More Videos @ ETTV - ► ► For business news on the go, download ET app: Follow ET on: ► Facebook - ► Twitter - ► LinkedIn - ► Instagram - ► Flipboard - @economictimes #news #latestnews #economictimes #ET #TheEconomicTimes #businessnews