Meru University Student Nabbed Selling Fake National Examination Papers​​

Authorities have arrested a fourth-year student from Meru University of Science and Technology for allegedly running an online scam that sold fake Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) papers. 

The arrest took place in Kianjai, Tigania West, following a sting operation by detectives working closely with KNEC.

According to investigators, the student is believed to be the main suspect behind an online group operating under the name “The Teacher’s KNEC Exam 2025.” 

The syndicate targeted students and parents by promising early access to leaked national exam papers and marking schemes.

Sources say the suspect used several fake names to hide his real identity, including “Dr. Ibrahim,” “Madam Salim,” “Chat GPT,” and “Violent Kathini Mwendwa.”

Through these accounts, he allegedly contacted desperate students preparing for their final exams and convinced them to send money in exchange for fake exam materials.

DCI officers revealed that the suspect used multiple phones and social media platforms to run the illegal business.

When officers raided his hideout, they found 29 SIM cards, six phones, and two laptops believed to be used in the operation. 

The digital evidence is now being examined by cybercrime experts to trace other possible accomplices.

The suspect is currently in custody and will face several charges once investigations are complete. 

These include forgery, impersonation, and publishing false information online — offenses punishable under the Penal Code and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.

Police believe the student made thousands of shillings from the illegal business, with victims spread across different counties. 

Many of them reportedly sent money but never received any exam materials. 

Those who did, later realized the papers were fake or poorly edited past papers.

KNEC has since issued a warning to students, parents, and teachers to avoid anyone claiming to sell genuine exam papers.

The council emphasized that all official exams are securely protected and cannot be accessed before the official exam day.

Investigations are still ongoing as officers track more members of the online syndicate. 

Security agencies have also increased surveillance to ensure this year’s national exams remain free from cheating and digital fraud.