The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has re-arrested a suspected examination fraudster, Emmanuel Akataka, accused of orchestrating an online scam that deceived more than 131 candidates.
Akataka, who had previously been apprehended and released, was taken back into custody after admitting that he resumed fraudulent activities despite earlier promises to abandon such acts. He made the confession during an interview with journalists at JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja.
The 26-year-old suspect acknowledged his involvement in the scheme and expressed regret, pleading for another chance. He claimed to have earned about N1.5 million from the operation. However, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disputed this figure, stating that the suspect actually made over N8 million by exploiting candidates during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to Akataka, financial hardship and family challenges—including his mother’s illness and the loss of his father in 2025—drove him back into crime shortly after regaining his freedom.
Investigations revealed that he operated under several aliases and managed a fake online platform called “Example Master Educational Platform,” where he lured candidates with false promises of boosting their JAMB scores. Victims reportedly paid between N5,000 and N8,000 for the fraudulent service.
The suspect also admitted using artificial intelligence tools, including the Gemini app, to create convincing promotional content that made the scam appear legitimate.
He disclosed that many of his victims were desperate candidates seeking admission into competitive courses such as nursing, and some even approached him directly for assistance in securing high scores.
Speaking on behalf of the registrar, JAMB’s Director of Special Duties, Zainab Hamza, condemned the act and dismissed any justification offered by the suspect. She emphasized that the board remains committed to identifying and dismantling examination fraud networks.
During questioning, Akataka denied having any internal collaborators within JAMB but admitted using social media platforms and multiple bank accounts—some registered under false identities—to carry out the scam.
Despite his repeated apologies, JAMB reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice and warned candidates to be wary of fraudulent schemes. The board stressed that success in its examinations can only be achieved through diligence and adherence to established procedures.
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