Candidate is arrested on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to answer the contest for delegate in São Luís
A man was caught red-handed inside a private college in São Luís.
Quick Look
- A man was arrested red-handed during a Civil Police competition in Maranhão for using artificial intelligence to try to solve the test.
- The candidate also had a criminal record for domestic violence.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The use of new technologies in public tender fraud has required greater supervision.
A man was arrested while taking exams for the Civil Police exam. Image was blurred by the corporation.
According to investigations, the candidate used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to try to solve the test questions. He was arrested red-handed inside a private college where the exam was being administered.
According to the Civil Police, an inspector responsible for administering the test identified the use of the cell phone and contacted the police team that was at the scene.
After the approach, the police took the candidate to the Cajazeiras Central Station. According to police, it was found that the man had a criminal record for domestic violence.
The candidate was charged with the crime provided for in article 311-A of the Penal Code, which deals with fraud in public interest competitions. It will be available to the Judiciary of Maranhão.
Open Questions
- What specific AI tool was used?
- Did the candidate have external help during the test?







