The Karachi Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has found numerous fake social media accounts misrepresenting it. These pages, discovered on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are known to be spreading misleading educational content to students. The board contacted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to seek urgent action against these fraudulent accounts.
In their communication, the board highlighted 24 fake Facebook pages, eight Instagram accounts, and one WhatsApp account, all currently active and disseminating false information.
The proliferation of these fake accounts has raised significant concerns about the potential impact on students, who might be misled by the incorrect educational material being circulated. The board’s letter to the NCCIA stressed the importance of promptly blocking these accounts and initiating a crackdown on social media pages deceiving students.
An Additional Director at the NCCIA, Tariq Nawaz, confirmed that measures are being taken in response to the board’s request. The agency is moving not only to shut down these fake pages but is also reviewing whether any of these accounts have been involved in leaking examination papers.
