Henan opens investigation into organized cheating in recruitment exam

Henan public security authorities have launched an investigation into organized cheating in the province's 2026 "Three Supports and One Assistance" recruitment exam, arresting the key suspects, the authorities said.

According to a statement, a thorough probe has confirmed that systematic cheating took place during the official written test held on July 11, with suspects colluding with on-site exam staff members in advance to obtain the exam questions. They organized personnel to answer, then transmitted these answers point-to-point to prearranged candidates with electronic devices, facilitating the exam fraud.

The police have apprehended core members suspected of participating in the illegal activities.

To enforce examination discipline and safeguard test fairness, the scores from the July 11 written test are nullified. A rescheduled written test will be held on Aug 22, according to the Henan Provincial Personnel Examination Center.

The 2026 "Three Supports and One Assistance" program involves initiatives aimed at supporting education, agriculture, and healthcare and providing assistance to underserved areas or populations.

Further investigation is ongoing.