This article delves into the profound implications of plagiarism, emphasizing its role as a violation of academic integrity and its impact on the foundational principles of truth, originality, and integrity in higher education. Plagiarism not only erodes trust and honesty within the academic community but also undermines the core principles of originality and the pursuit of knowledge. The study identifies several significant contributors to the prevalence of plagiarism, including academic pressure, time constraints, lack of knowledge about citation rules, and the digital age. It highlights the far-reaching consequences of plagiarism, such as academic penalties, diminished critical thinking skills, and career implications, and underscores the importance of prevention and detection strategies. The article discusses various forms of plagiarism, including direct copying, paraphrasing, self-plagiarism, mosaic plagiarism, inaccurate citation, and collusion plagiarism. It also explores the causes and motivations behind plagiarism, such as academic pressure, time constraints, lack of knowledge about citation rules, and the digital age. The article outlines the impacts and consequences of plagiarism on students, educators, and educational institutions, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address and prevent it. Finally, it reviews prevention and detection strategies, including the use of plagiarism detection software, educational initiatives, gamified learning, big data analytics, peer review platforms, and blockchain technology. The conclusion underscores the importance of understanding the multifaceted causes and motivations behind plagiarism to effectively combat it and uphold academic integrity.This article delves into the profound implications of plagiarism, emphasizing its role as a violation of academic integrity and its impact on the foundational principles of truth, originality, and integrity in higher education. Plagiarism not only erodes trust and honesty within the academic community but also undermines the core principles of originality and the pursuit of knowledge. The study identifies several significant contributors to the prevalence of plagiarism, including academic pressure, time constraints, lack of knowledge about citation rules, and the digital age. It highlights the far-reaching consequences of plagiarism, such as academic penalties, diminished critical thinking skills, and career implications, and underscores the importance of prevention and detection strategies. The article discusses various forms of plagiarism, including direct copying, paraphrasing, self-plagiarism, mosaic plagiarism, inaccurate citation, and collusion plagiarism. It also explores the causes and motivations behind plagiarism, such as academic pressure, time constraints, lack of knowledge about citation rules, and the digital age. The article outlines the impacts and consequences of plagiarism on students, educators, and educational institutions, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address and prevent it. Finally, it reviews prevention and detection strategies, including the use of plagiarism detection software, educational initiatives, gamified learning, big data analytics, peer review platforms, and blockchain technology. The conclusion underscores the importance of understanding the multifaceted causes and motivations behind plagiarism to effectively combat it and uphold academic integrity.