JAMB Re-Arrest Suspected UTME Fraudster, Reaffirms Commitment To Examination Integrity.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has raised concerns over the re-arrest and continued activities of a suspected examination fraudster, Emmanuel Praise Akataka.

Addressing journalists at the Board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, the Director of Special Duties, Zainab Hamza, said the suspect had earlier been apprehended for offences including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft, and online fraud targeting UTME candidates.

She revealed that Akataka allegedly operated under a false identity, “Official Frederick,” using a WhatsApp platform to advertise fake services, including score enhancement.

The Board also warned candidates to steer clear of fraudulent practices, reiterating that no individual or group can influence UTME results or alter registration records under any circumstance.

Meanwhile, the suspect admitted to the offences and pleaded for forgiveness.

The Board however advised candidates and parents to adhere strictly to official procedures, stressing that integrity remains central to Nigeria’s examination system.