JAMB Traps 180 UTME Candidates with Decoy Websites in Anti-Fraud Sting Operation

Examination Board Cracks Down on Cheating Ahead of 2025 Tests

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has successfully identified 180 candidates attempting to cheat in the upcoming 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) through an innovative sting operation involving decoy websites.

How the Operation Worked

JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed during a press briefing in Bwari, Abuja that the board created fake websites mimicking those operated by fraudsters. These decoy platforms were designed to identify candidates seeking to purchase “leaked examination items” or score augmentation services.

“JAMB has identified no fewer than 180 candidates who have paid amounts ranging from N30,000 and above to these fraudulent sites,” Prof. Oloyede stated. “These sites are traps designed to reduce the growing incidence of fraud and corruption among the nation’s youth.”

Consequences for Offenders

Candidates caught engaging with these platforms face severe sanctions under JAMB’s examination malpractice rules:

• Cancellation of UTME and Direct Entry results
• Potential legal prosecution

The Registrar emphasized JAMB’s commitment to maintaining examination integrity through continuous technological improvements, including lessons learned from the 2025 Mock-UTME exercise.

Warning to Schools and Candidates

Prof. Oloyede issued stern warnings to both educational institutions and candidates:

• Schools should not pressure students for “high-score glory”
• Candidates must avoid platforms making unrealistic success promises

“Educational institutions must abandon the pursuit of ‘high-score glory’ and encourage students to focus on their studies,” the Registrar advised.

JAMB remains committed to staying ahead of evolving fraud tactics through innovative security measures and strict enforcement of examination regulations.

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