JAMB Traps 180 UTME Candidates in Exam Fraud Sting Operation

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

Operation Details

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 sites were designed to identify candidates seeking to purchase leaked exam questions 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 in exchange for non-existent services,” Prof. Oloyede stated.

Consequences for Offenders

Candidates caught in the sting operation face severe penalties:

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

The Registrar emphasized JAMB’s commitment to maintaining examination integrity through innovative security measures.

Enhanced Examination Security

Prof. Oloyede highlighted the board’s continuous efforts to improve examination security:

• The 2025 Mock-UTME served as a testing ground for new security protocols
• Ongoing technological upgrades to combat evolving fraud tactics

Warning to Stakeholders

JAMB issued stern warnings to:

• Candidates: Avoid websites promising unrealistic exam advantages
• Schools: Stop pressuring students for artificially high scores

For more details, read the original article on Nairametrics.