Two suspects arrested for running a KCSE results forging scam

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said that Albert Kerry Nyadianga and David Opiyo, aka G.O.A.T, had been luring candidates and parents with promises of tweaking KCSE results slips at a fee. 

Opiyo, a primary school teacher, is said to have commanded an online group branded “KCSE 2025 Grade Upgrading”, which has a mass following of 45,200 online users.

"Further checks show that he is also active in several other online forums associated with examination manipulation claims, including KNEC Legit Papers and Upgrading, Group Booster Support, KNEC/KASNEB/ICM/CDA, and KNEC Grade Editing, among others," DCI added.

An operation led by DCI officers in collaboration with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) led to the arrest of Nyadianga in Kisumu, while Opiyo was cornered in Ongata Rongai.

A search of their mobile devices unearthed images of fake KCSE result slips and other examination materials that were circulating online.

DCI has warned members of the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters peddling illusions of grade manipulation, insisting that KCSE results are tamper-proof and cannot be altered by middlemen.

The duo will remain in police custody pending arraignment.

Meanwhile, a manhunt has been launched for other individuals involved in the scam.