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ABSTRACT
This study investigated cybercrime and its impact on the academic pursuit of students in the University of Benin. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and answered.
The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The sample size for the study was made up of 150 students who were randomly selected from different Faculties in the University of Benin. The data collected from the respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics precisely mean and standard deviation.
The findings reveal that financial strain and economic hardship are the primary motivators for student engagement in cybercrime, followed by peer influence and a negative attitude toward formal education. Cybercrime involvement was found to negatively impact students' academic pursuit, leading to poor class attendance, lack of seriousness in academic activities, and maladaptive behaviours. Additionally, students involved in cybercrime face severe long-term consequences, including low academic performance, expulsion, legal repercussions, and limited career opportunities due to a tainted reputation.
