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Tunisian authorities combat organized high-tech exam fraud networks
via Business News7 min read
Tunisian authorities are intensifying efforts against organized networks facilitating exam fraud, particularly for the baccalaureate. These networks use sophisticated high-tech gadgets like miniature earpieces, modified pens, and connection cards, with one instance even involving a drone. Sahbi Amri, speaking on Tunisian National Radio on April 27, 2026, detailed the operations of these structured, lucrative organizations that leverage social media and offer "VIP packs" and remote assistance to bypass controls. Amri emphasized that the fight against fraud is year-round, not limited to exam periods, and aims to ensure equal opportunities and maintain the credibility of the educational system. He mentioned two recent cases: one in March 2026 involving social media pages selling electronic fraud equipment, leading to the seizure of connection cards, earpieces, and Bluetooth pens, and the involvement of a foreign national. The second operation targeted a network directly offering services to candidates through online commercial offers, resulting in the seizure of connection cards, earpieces, batteries, and a drone. Amri highlighted that these are not isolated incidents but structured organizations driven by financial gain, reselling cheaply acquired foreign equipment at inflated prices. He noted the constant evolution of fraud technology, requiring continuous adaptation of detection and prevention methods. Amri stressed the crucial role of families in prevention, urging parents t
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