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The Federal Police Launched Operation Last Phase This Thursday (2) to Disrupt Fraud in Exams, Including the CPNU 2024. The MGI Confirmed CPNU 2 Exam on Sunday (5) with Strengthened Supervision.
The Federal Police (FP) launched on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Operation Last Phase to target a criminal organization suspected of defrauding public exams in the country.
The action investigates irregularities in the Unified National Public Exam (CPNU) 2024, nicknamed “The ENEM of Exams,” and in selections for the Civil Police of Pernambuco and Alagoas, UFPB, Caixa, and Banco do Brasil. A total of 12 search and seizure warrants and 3 preventive arrest warrants were executed in the states of Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Alagoas.
According to the FP, those investigated have already been excluded from the selection processes and removed from positions they may have occupied. They may be held accountable for fraud in exams, money laundering, organized crime, and forgery of public documents.
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The Ministry of Management and Innovation (MGI) stated that it supports the investigations “from the start” and informed that the application of CPNU 2 is maintained for Sunday (5/10), with enhanced monitoring mechanisms in place to ensure security, transparency, and integrity of the exam.
In Paraíba, local media reported arrests and actions in cities such as Patos and João Pessoa, highlighting the regional action of the FP against the group specializing in circumventing exams. Operational details remain confidential.
What is Operation Last Phase and Who is Targeted
The Operation Last Phase gathers FP teams to dismantle a scheme of fraud in public examinations operating on multiple scales. The offensive takes place in three Northeastern states and seeks evidence that proves the coordinated action of the gang in federal and state exams. Search warrants and preventive arrests were authorized by the judiciary.
The focus includes the CPNU 2024, as well as the Civil Police of PE and AL, UFPB, Caixa, and BB. The investigation indicates that illicit benefits may have been obtained by candidates, affecting the fairness and credibility of the exams. Assets of the investigated individuals have been seized as a precautionary measure.
The FP reported that the investigated individuals have been excluded from ongoing processes and removed from positions when already appointed. The mentioned criminal classifications include fraud in exams and organized crime, with significant penalties. New actions may occur based on the analysis of the seized material.
CPNU 2 on Sunday: Strengthened Security and Maintained Schedule
Despite the impact, the MGI confirmed: the objective exam of CPNU 2 is maintained for Sunday, October 5, with reinforced supervision and additional control measures. The official guidance is for candidates to follow the instructions in the announcement and report irregularities to the appropriate channels.
In a statement to the press, the government classified the occurrence in the CPNU 2024 as “a punctual fraud” and stated that it has increased security protocols for the new edition. Among the goals are transparency and integrity of the selection process, reducing gaps for illicit conduct.
The CPNU 2 offers 3,652 positions for 32 agencies, in a unified model coordinated by the MGI and executed by ENAP, with stages scheduled for October and December. The structure aims to standardize the selection and reduce costs for the State and candidates.
Which Exams Were Mentioned in the Investigations
The FP cites suspicions involving the CPNU 2024 and exams of the Civil Police of Pernambuco and Alagoas. Universities and public banks, such as UFPB, Caixa, and Banco do Brasil, also appear in the scope of the actions this Thursday. Precautionary measures targeted individuals investigated and eventual functional ties.
Reports from regional media indicate that teams carried out warrants in cities of Paraíba and that at least one arrest was made in the state during the operation, indicating the reach of the investigated scheme. Authorities did not detail the modus operandi at this stage.
National media outlets also reported the 12 search warrants and the 3 preventive arrests, reinforcing the interstate nature of the investigation and the institutional support of the MGI and the MPF in Paraíba.
Understand the “ENEM of Exams” and Why it Became a Target
The CPNU was designed to unify federal positions in a single process, with national scale and robust logistics. The nickname “ENEM of Exams” reflects the scope of the exam, which attracts thousands of candidates and requires strict security measures.
In the 2024 edition, the FP is investigating punctual frauds while the government prepares the CPNU 2 with new safeguards. The aim is to make the process more predictable and auditable, with additional verification routines and interinstitutional cooperation.
Experts advocate for traceability of materials, technological barriers against illicit communication, and rapid investigation when indications arise. The recent history increases the pressure for transparency before, during, and after the application.
In your place, do you agree with unified exams even after the allegations? Comment below: does the model increase efficiency or concentrate risks and amplify the impact of fraud?
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