# Alerj public exam fraud investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alerj-public-exam-fraud-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-30T08:00:03.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro are investigating suspected fraud regarding a public examination for the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj). The investigation was triggered by the arrest of a candidate, Alexandre Campos Oliveira, who was allegedly caught using electronic earpieces and glasses adapted with chips to capture images during the exam.

In addition to the individual incident, the Rio de Janeiro Public Prosecutor's Office (MPRJ) is examining potential favoritism involving a candidate who previously served as a commissioned staff member at Alerj. While the suspect was initially released, he was re-arrested following an appeal by the MPRJ. He faces charges of fraud in a public interest examination, which carries a potential prison sentence of one to four years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Rio de Janeiro investigates R$ 1.6 billion school contract fraud

Rio de Janeiro authorities are investigating suspected fraud and cartel activity in state school contracts, with an estimated R$ 1.6 billion in construction and service agreements potentially implicated.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-investigates-r-16-billion-school-contract-fraud

### 2026-09-24: Alerj public exam fraud investigation in Rio de Janeiro

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro are investigating fraud in an Alerj public exam involving electronic cheating devices and potential favoritism toward a former legislative staff member.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alerj-public-exam-fraud-investigation-in-rio-de-janeiro

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