A Meru University student has been arrested after allegedly running a digital scam that sold fake KNEC exam papers under the guise of “The Teacher’s KNEC Exam 2025.” Detectives say the student used multiple online identities to con Kenyans seeking leaked national exams.
Highlights:
- Meru University student arrested for selling counterfeit KNEC exam papers online
- Operated under aliases like Dr. Ibrahim, Madam Salim, Chat GPT, and Violent Kathini Mwendwa
- 29 Airtel SIM cards, six phones, and two laptops recovered during the arrest
- DCI and KNEC intensify crackdown on fake exam material syndicates
- Public warned against engaging with online exam sellers
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Student Behind Fake KNEC Exam Paper Scam Arrested
Detectives from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have arrested Chrispinus Nandafu Naisuma, a fourth-year student at Meru University of Science and Technology, for allegedly running a fake exam paper business online.
He was arrested in Kianjai, Tigania West Sub-County following an operation targeting digital syndicates preying on students desperate for leaked exam papers.
Scam Operated Under Multiple Fake Identities
Investigations show that Nandafu ran a network under the brand “The Teacher’s KNEC Exam 2025,” posing as several fake personalities Dr. Ibrahim, Madam Salim, Chat GPT, and Violent Kathini Mwendwa.
Through these identities, he convinced unsuspecting students and parents to pay for what he claimed were genuine KNEC exam papers, promising them early access to national exams.
Evidence Seized During Raid
When detectives raided his hideout, they recovered 29 Airtel SIM cards, six mobile phones, two laptops, and several Safaricom and Telkom SIM cards believed to have been used in the fraudulent operation.
The recovered gadgets are currently undergoing forensic analysis as the suspect remains in custody awaiting arraignment.
Crackdown on Exam Cheats Intensifies
KNEC and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have warned Kenyans against dealing with individuals claiming to have access to exam materials. Authorities reiterated that all official examinations are secure and administered under strict integrity measures.
The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the credibility of Kenya’s national exams and curb rising cases of digital exam fraud.
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