Paper leaks are not minor administrative failures; they are betrayals of merit, ruined dreams and a direct assault on the faith of young people who prepare for years in hope of a fair chance. It rewards criminal networks, demoralises honest candidates and creates a belief that hard work matters less than access and influence. That breadth is important because the scandal of paper leaks is not limited to one recruitment body or one level of government. Public debate on such a sensitive subject should have been used to press for better safeguards, not to stage a symbolic exit. If the state is serious about protecting their future, it must go beyond strong words and harsh penalties.