Police, JAMB Bust High-Tech UTME Fraud Syndicate In Delta
As technology continues to reshape education, authorities are now battling a new wave of sophisticated cyber-driven examination fraud threatening the integrity of public examinations in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), uncovered a cyber-enabled examination malpractice syndicate linked to the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State.
Addressing journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, revealed that four suspects were arrested for allegedly gaining unauthorised remote access to candidates’ examination computers during the UTME at the College of Education, Warri.
Investigations showed that the syndicate remotely manipulated examination systems while the examinations were in progress, raising fresh concerns over the growing use of digital technology in organised exam fraud.
Police authorities disclosed that one major suspect is still on the run, while similar suspicious activities have also been uncovered in some centres across Delta and Abia states.
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the Board’s advanced monitoring system detected the illegal activities in real time from Abuja, allowing for swift intervention.
According to him, results from the affected centres have been withdrawn pending the conclusion of investigations, while innocent candidates may be rescheduled for fresh examinations.
Both the Police and JAMB described the operation as a major breakthrough in inter-agency collaboration against examination malpractice and cybercrime, assuring that all those involved would be tracked down and prosecuted.
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