UNAM entrance exam fraud suspects to remain in jail; legal status to be decided Friday

Two individuals, identified as Edgar "N" and David "N", will remain in preventive detention as they face accusations of involvement in a scheme to fraudulently solve the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) entrance exam. A control judge granted an extension of the constitutional term, meaning their legal situation will be decided this Friday.

The judge determined that preventive detention was justified for the two suspects following a hearing that lasted approximately two hours. Edgar and David were arrested by investigative police on August 25. According to the investigation, they allegedly used the facilities and equipment of the "Más Preparación" academy to offer their services, posing as applicants and enlisting the help of some instructors.

Investigations conducted between May and June of this year were initiated due to complaints about these fraudulent practices. UNAM provided information on nine applicants whose exams showed irregularities and suspicious connection data. Through digital analysis and interviews, authorities linked these evaluations to "Más Preparación" locations, identifying the potential involvement of Edgar and David. Four simultaneous searches were conducted on properties related to the investigation on the day of the arrests.